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Chicks Hatch in 21 Days with Incubators Starting at ₹1,400, Ending Hen's Wait.
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News18•30-09-2026, 20:34
Chicks Hatch in 21 Days with Incubators Starting at ₹1,400, Ending Hen's Wait.
- •Egg incubators allow chicks to hatch from hen's eggs in approximately 21 days, eliminating the need for a hen to brood.
- •Incubators range from small thermocol models at ₹1,400 to advanced machines costing up to ₹3.45 lakh, depending on capacity and features.
- •Incubating 600 fertilized eggs can yield 500-550 healthy chicks, potentially generating ₹20,000-₹22,000 in income.
- •Key steps include maintaining a stable temperature (37.5°C) and humidity, and periodically turning eggs, which is automated in advanced models.
- •This technology enables small poultry farmers to increase flock numbers or sell chicks locally, as it separates egg-laying from brooding.
Key Questions Answered
Smaller thermocol incubators are available in the market starting from about ₹1,400 to ₹1,900, while higher capacity and better quality machines can cost from about ₹8,500 to ₹3.45 lakh or more.
The cycle for chicks to hatch from hen's eggs using an incubator typically takes about 21 days.
For hen's eggs, the temperature is kept at approximately 37.5 degrees Celsius. The necessary humidity is maintained using the humidifier or humidity system and a water tray installed inside the machine.
