{"id":5971,"date":"2023-01-07T09:11:02","date_gmt":"2023-01-07T09:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/?p=5971"},"modified":"2023-01-23T08:34:19","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T08:34:19","slug":"how-to-incubate-turkey-eggs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/how-to-incubate-turkey-eggs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Incubate Turkey Eggs &#8211; 4 METHODS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\nIf you\u2019re looking to incubate turkey eggs, you\u2019ve come to the right place!\n\nIn this blog post, we will discuss<strong> how to incubate turkey eggs<\/strong> with and without an incubator and provide tips on ensuring your hatchlings are healthy and thrive.\n\n<em>Let\u2019s get started!<\/em>\n<\/p><h2>How to Incubate Turkey Eggs<\/h2>\nIncubating turkey eggs is a fun and rewarding experience, but it does require some patience and knowledge.\n\nHere are some of the essential steps for incubating turkey eggs:\n<ol>\n \t<li><strong>Collect the eggs<\/strong>. It\u2019s best to collect them from a local farm or hatchery, as they will be fresher and have a higher success rate.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Set up your incubator<\/strong>. You will need to fill it with an appropriate amount of vermiculite or perlite and then add water until the material is damp but not wet.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Set the incubator\u2019s temperature to between 99-102 degrees Fahrenheit<\/strong>. Then, you will need to turn on the incubator and allow it to warm up for 24 hours before adding the eggs.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Place the eggs in the incubator<\/strong>, being careful not to damage them.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Turn the eggs 3-5 times daily.<\/strong> The best way to do this is by using an egg turner.<\/li>\n \t<li>After 7 days, you should begin <strong>candling the eggs.<\/strong> Candling is a process of shining a light through the egg to check on the embryo\u2019s development inside.<\/li>\n \t<li>At this point, you may also need to<strong> increase the humidity levels<\/strong> in the incubator by lightly spraying the eggs with water once or twice daily.<\/li>\n \t<li>Finally, after <strong>28 days<\/strong>, it will be time to hatch your turkey eggs! Allow the chicks to dry off and fluff their feathers before moving them into a brooder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<strong>Here\u2019s an educational video showing you<\/strong><strong>\u00a0how to incubate turkey eggs:<\/strong>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nIOhvDluAOM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<strong>Read our related article<\/strong> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/best-incubator-for-duck-eggs-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Duck Egg Incubator<\/a>. We tested the top duck egg incubators on the market today!\n<h2>How to Set Up an Incubator<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7246\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7246\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7246 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-To-Set-up-an-Incubation-Environment-for-Turkey-Eggs.webp\" alt=\"eggs \" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-To-Set-up-an-Incubation-Environment-for-Turkey-Eggs.webp 400w, https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-To-Set-up-an-Incubation-Environment-for-Turkey-Eggs-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7246\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Setting up the perfect environment for incubation is essential to making sure that most, if not all, of your turkey eggs hatch. It\u2019s important to pay attention to temperature and humidity levels.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nYou can successfully incubate Turkey eggs using many incubators and brooders.\n\nHowever, some factors <strong>must remain constant to ensure the health of the developing poults.<\/strong>\n\nBelow are recommended guidelines for temperature, humidity, and egg turning.\n\nIt\u2019s essential to begin candling eggs on day 7 to <strong>check for fertility and development<\/strong>.\n\nLockdown is when you\u2019ll no longer be turning the eggs or adjusting temperature and humidity.\n\n<em>Following these guidelines will create a safe and healthy environment for turkey eggs.<\/em>\n<h3>Temperature<\/h3>\nThe incubator should be set to <strong>99\u00b0F.<\/strong>\n<h3>Humidity<\/h3>\nThe humidifier should be set to<strong> 55% or 84.5\u00b0F if you use a wet bulb thermometer<\/strong>.\n\n<strong>Day 7-18: 50-60% or 81-85\u00b0F<\/strong> if using a wet bulb thermometer.\n\n<strong>Day 19-21: 60-65% or 85-88\u00b0F<\/strong> if using a wet bulb thermometer.\n\n<strong>Day 22-24: 70-80% or 88-90\u00b0F<\/strong> if using a wet bulb thermometer.\n<h3>Egg Turning<\/h3>\nEggs should be turned <strong>4 times daily<\/strong> until lockdown.\n\nAfter day 18, eggs should only be turned <strong>2 times per day<\/strong>.\n\n<strong>Do not<\/strong> turn eggs during the<em> last 3 days of incubation.<\/em>\n<h3>Candling Eggs<\/h3>\nCandling is the process of shining a light through an egg to check its development.\n\nThis should be done on <strong>day 7 to check for fertility and growth<\/strong>.\n\nIf an embryo is present, <em>you will see veins and a dark spot. <\/em>\n\nIf a source is not current, <strong>the egg will be clear.<\/strong>\n\n<strong>Remove any non-fertile eggs<\/strong> from the incubator as soon as possible to prevent bacteria growth.\n<h3>Lockdown Date<\/h3>\nLockdown<strong> should occur on day 24<\/strong> when all poults have hatched and are dry.\n\nRemove any unhatched eggs from the incubator at this time, as well.\n<h3>Lockdown Temperature<\/h3>\nThe temperature should be <strong>99\u00b0F<\/strong>.\n\nHumidity should also be increased to <strong>65% or 88\u00b0F<\/strong> if you use a wet bulb thermometer.\n\n<strong>Do not open the incubator during a lockdown unless necessary.<\/strong>\n\nIt\u2019s essential to maintain these guidelines throughout the entire incubation process to ensure healthy turkey poults.\n\nBy providing a safe and controlled environment, <em>you will give your poults the best chance for survival and success.<\/em>\n\n<strong>Read our related article<\/strong> where we review the <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/best-cabinet-incubators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Cabinet Incubators<\/a>\u00a0for quail, chickens, turkeys, and ducks!\n<h2>Ways to Incubate Turkey Eggs<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7248\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7248\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7248 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Ways-to-Incubate-Turkey-Eggs.webp\" alt=\"eggs in incubator\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Ways-to-Incubate-Turkey-Eggs.webp 400w, https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Ways-to-Incubate-Turkey-Eggs-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7248\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A turkey egg incubator is the number one option we\u2019d give you in order to have the most success hatching your turkey chicks. Incubators are made to maintain the proper environment that the eggs need in order to hatch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nTurkey eggs must be <strong>incubated for 28 days<\/strong> before hatching.\n\nHere are 4 ways to incubate turkey eggs:\n<h3>Using an Incubator<\/h3>\n<strong>A commercial incubator<\/strong> can be used to maintain optimal temperature and humidity levels for turkey eggs.\n<h3>Under a Broody Hen<\/h3>\nIf you have a broody hen,<strong> she can be placed in a nesting box<\/strong> with the turkey eggs. The hen will help keep the eggs warm and protected.\n<h3>In a Homemade Incubator<\/h3>\nYou can construct a <strong>homemade incubator<\/strong> using a cooler or Styrofoam box.\n\nMake sure to maintain proper temperature and humidity levels inside the incubator.\n\n<strong>Read our related article<\/strong> where we show you how to make a <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/how-to-make-duck-egg-incubator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homemade Duck Egg Incubator<\/a><em> (it\u2019s the same process for turkey eggs!)<\/em>\n<h3>Under a Heat Lamp<\/h3>\nAnother option is to place the turkey eggs under a heat lamp set to low heat<strong> (around 100 degrees Fahrenheit)<\/strong>.\n\n<em>Again, this method is not as reliable as using an actual incubator.<\/em>\n<h2>What to Do if a Turkey Egg Doesn\u2019t Hatch<\/h2>\nIf one of your turkey eggs does not hatch, there are a few things you can do:\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Wait a few days<\/strong> to see if the egg will hatch. Sometimes it takes longer for an egg to hatch.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Check the egg for signs of life<\/strong>. If you see veins and a dark spot (indicating an embryo), the egg is probably still alive.<\/li>\n \t<li>Check the incubator <strong>temperature and humidity levels<\/strong> to ensure they are correct.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf none of these things work,<em> it\u2019s likely that the egg is not viable and will not hatch.<\/em>\n\n<strong>Remove it from the incubator to prevent bacteria growth.<\/strong>\n\n<strong>Read our related article<\/strong> where we review the <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/best-incubator-turkey-eggs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Turkey Egg Incubator<\/a> on the market today!\n<h2>After the Eggs Hatch<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7249\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7249\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7249 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-To-Do-if-a-Turkey-Egg-Does-Not-Hatch.webp\" alt=\"eggs in a carton\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-To-Do-if-a-Turkey-Egg-Does-Not-Hatch.webp 400w, https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-To-Do-if-a-Turkey-Egg-Does-Not-Hatch-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7249\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It\u2019s important to maintain a great environment for the turkey chicks after they\u2019ve hatched in order to make sure they are healthy after the incubation process.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<em>The process doesn\u2019t stop once the eggs hatch.<\/em>\n\nAfter the turkey eggs have hatched, there are a few things you need to do:\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Remove any unhatched eggs<\/strong> from the incubator.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Put the turkeylings in a brooder<\/strong> or other equivalent area.<\/li>\n \t<li>Ensure that the <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/baby-turkey-a-z-how-to-raise-feed-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">baby turkeys<\/a> have food and water available to them.<\/li>\n \t<li>Keep the temperature between<strong><strong> 95 and 100 degrees F<\/strong><\/strong> for the first week, <em>then lower it by 5 degrees per week until feathered.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nNot sure <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/what-to-feed-a-turkey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what to feed a turkey<\/a>? <em>Check out this guide.<\/em>\n<h2>How to Tell if a Turkeyling is Healthy<\/h2>\nIt\u2019s possible to hatch a turkey chick that might not be healthy so it\u2019s important to know the signs of a bird that isn\u2019t well.\n\nHere are a few things to look for when checking if your <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/what-are-baby-turkeys-called\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">turkeylings<\/a>\u00a0are healthy:\n<ul>\n \t<li>They should have <strong>dry, fluffy feathers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n \t<li>They should be <strong>active and alert.<\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li>Their eyes should be <strong>clear and open<\/strong>.<\/li>\n \t<li>There should be <strong>no discharge<\/strong> from their nostrils or mouths.<\/li>\n \t<li>They should be <strong>eating and drinking like normal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The Bottom Line<\/h2>\nOverall,<strong> hatching and incubating turkey eggs<\/strong> is quite similar to the process of hatching and incubating any other type of egg.\n\nKeeping the environment stable is the number one thing to maintain when it comes to ensuring your hatchlings survive incubation and hatch into baby turkeys.\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How to Incubate Turkey Eggs?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"<p>Incubating turkey eggs is a fun and rewarding experience, but it does require some patience and knowledge.\n\n<p>Here are some of the essential steps for incubating turkey eggs:\n<ol>\n \t<li><strong>Collect the eggs. 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