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MasterClass: Poultry Hatchery Mgmt.: Incubation & Hatching
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MasterClass: Poultry Hatchery Mgmt.: Incubation & Hatching

How to apply: Best Practices of Hatching Eggs Care, Incubation & Egg Shell temp. & the Integrated Biosecurity
Created byMuntaser Salem
Last updated 2/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Master the best practices for breeder flock care and how breeder practices , health & nutrition directly impacts hatching egg quality and embryo development.
  • The hatching egg composition , The importance of each part (focus on role of the cuticle )in the biological requirements of the optimal developing embryo.
  • Implement professional standards for egg collection, nest management, and storage practices to maintain egg quality & fertility before incubation.
  • Learn the technical requirements for egg logistics, ensuring minimal vibration and climate-controlled environments during transit.
  • Develop the skills to accurately sort and grade eggs identifying low-quality eggs that negatively impact hatchability and chick quality.
  • Execute effective egg sanitation and disinfection techniques to eliminate pathogens without damaging the natural protective cuticle of the egg.
  • Master the critical relationship between Incubation Temperature and Egg Shell Temperature (EST) to optimize embryonic growth.
  • Mastering how the incubators react with the different embryonic heat production phases : Endothermic & Exothermic
  • The negative impacts of improper incubation temperature & temp. uniformity in hatchability, chick quality & post-hatch performance
  • Definition & importance of Integrated Biosecurity in modern hatchery
  • Main pathogens or threats on hatchery biosecurity : Viruses , Bacteria & Fungi
  • Vectors that can carry the pathogens to the hatchery : PEST ( animals , birds , insects , etc.) , People ,Eggs , Air , Water & Equipment.
  • The 5 Pillars of integrated Hatchery Biosecurity: Facility engineering ,staff awareness, cleaning/disinfection, hygiene monitoring, and waste mgmt.

Course content

3 sections12 lectures1h 39m total length
  • Introduction & Outlines3:26
  • Breeder Flock Care7:07
  • Logistic Care3:18
  • Eggs Care & Take Home13:50

Requirements

  • No prerequisites

Description

Excellence in hatchery management is not achieved by routines—it is built through deep understanding, precise control, and informed decision-making.
MasterClass: Hatchery Management is an advanced, results-driven training designed for professionals who aim to achieve sustainable hatchery performance and consistently maximize hatchability, chick quality, and post-hatch performance.

This course moves beyond conventional hatchery practices and focuses on the real performance drivers through three powerful, highly practical pillars:


First, Care of Hatching Eggs – Best Practices, covering the entire journey of the hatching egg from breeder flock management to nest management, handling, storage, transportation, sorting, sanitation, cuticle protection, and understanding the impact of egg quality on hatchability and chick performance.

Second, Incubation and Eggshell Temperature (EST), with a deep focus on embryonic development, embryonic heat production, the importance of eggshell temperature, incubation temperature uniformity, and the consequences of abnormal incubation temperatures on embryo development and chick quality.

Third, Building Integrated Biosecurity in Modern Hatcheries, addressing biosecurity as a complete system rather than isolated actions. This includes understanding biological threats and transmission vectors, and building biosecurity through five core pillars: facility engineering, people awareness, cleaning and disinfection, hygiene monitoring, and waste management.


This MasterClass empowers you to reduce invisible losses, stabilize results, improve chick robustness, and confidently lead hatchery operations with precision and expertise.
If your goal is to move beyond routine management and build a hatchery capable of delivering consistent, high-quality, and sustainable performance, this course is designed for you.

Who this course is for:

  • Hatchery managers & supervisors
  • Hatchery technicians & operational staff
  • Poultry production professionals & Quality managers
  • Poultry industry students, consultants, & technical advisors
  • hatching eggs hoppy people
  • backyard chicken husbandry
  • exotic birds
  • incubation technician & specialists
  • Breeders farmers & breeders flock supervisors
  • Students and learners in animal production and poultry production disciplines across different educational and professional stages, including: University students Agricultural institutes, colleges Agricultural schools,Trainees and staff of agricultural organizations and institutions Learners enrolled in vocational, technical, or professional agricultural programs
  • The course is suitable for anyone seeking to build a strong, practical foundation in modern hatchery management and prepare for advanced professional roles in the poultry and hatchery industry.