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Eggs busting
What are the main reasons for egg busting in hatcheries?
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Well detailed
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1. Egg Quality Issues:
Thin or weak shells: Caused by poor nutrition (especially calcium or vitamin D deficiency) in breeder hens.
Hairline cracks: Often go unnoticed during collection but can worsen during handling or incubation.
Abnormal egg shapes: Misshapen eggs are structurally weaker and more prone to breaking.
2. Poor Handling and Transport:
Rough handling during collection, storage, or setting: Can cause microfractures or breakage.
Overstacking or improper tray use: Excessive weight or poor tray design can lead to crushing.
Inadequate cushioning: Eggs that are not properly supported or cushioned during movement are more likely to break.
3. Incubation Conditions:
High humidity: Can lead to bacterial contamination and internal pressure buildup.
Temperature fluctuations: Can cause gas buildup inside the egg (especially in contaminated eggs), resulting in internal pressure and bursting.
Poor ventilation: Leads to gas accumulation, especially from bacterial decomposition.
4. Bacterial Contamination (Exploding Eggs):
Pseudomonas, Proteus, and other bacteria: These produce gas as they multiply, causing internal pressure and sometimes explosive egg rupture.
Contaminated setters or incubators: Can spread bacteria quickly.
Dirty eggs or nesting environments: Introduce bacteria into the shell pores.
5. Inadequate Egg Sanitation:
Unwashed or poorly sanitized eggs: Allow bacterial penetration into the shell.
Delayed or improper egg disinfection: Gives bacteria time to multiply.
6. Improper Storage Conditions:
High storage temperature and humidity: Promote bacterial growth and weaken the shell.
Too long in storage: Reduces egg viability and shell strength over time.
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