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Incubation Period

The incubation period for ostrich eggs is 42-48 days.

Incubation Temperature

The temperature in the incubator for ostrich eggs is 96.5-97.5 degrees fahrenheit.

Humidity Levels

The humidity level (wet bulb thermometer) for ostrich eggs is 70-75 degrees fahrenheit.

Final Day Of Egg Rotation

The final day of egg rotation for ostrich eggs is day 38-40.

Please note that all of this information is only a guide and that this information may differ according to the incubator manufacturer’s guide.

Always consult the manufacturer’s guide when using an incubator and automatic egg turner.

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Ostrich Chick Rearing: A Stockman’s Guide

• Pork brawn is a type of meat jelly.
• The meat jelly is made from pieces of pork from the head and trotters of the pig.
• The trotters also help to give the stock gelatin to help the brawn to set.
• All parts of the head can be used to make prok brawn.
• The head and trotters are simmered in water (often salted and can have extra herbs, spices and onions added for extra flavour) until the meat falls from the bone.
• The meat is stripped from the bone and skull and the jelly stock is strained and then reduced down further on the heat.
• The meat and stock are mixed and then added to a contain and refridgerated until set.
• Pork brawn is usually served cold and not reheated.
• The brawn can be served as a cold luncheon meat and is particularly good with mustard or pickle.

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Incubation Period

The incubation period for emu eggs is 43-50 days.

Incubation Temperature

The temperature in the incubator for emu eggs is 96.5-97 degrees fahrenheit.

Humidity Levels

The humidity level (wet bulb thermometer) for emu eggs is 70-75 degrees fahrenheit.

Final Day Of Egg Rotation

The final day of egg rotation for emu eggs is day 40-47.

Please note that all of this information is only a guide and that this information may differ according to the incubator manufacturer’s guide.

Always consult the manufacturer’s guide when using an incubator and automatic egg turner.

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 “The farmer jumped at the chance of buying a new pig for just twelve guineas, rounded up.” The winning caption was sent in by Sylvia H, who will soon be the proud owner of this photograph, so well done Sylvia.

Incubation Period

The incubation period for goose eggs is 30 days.

Incubation Temperature

The temperature in the incubator for goose eggs is 99 - 99.5 degrees fahrenheit.

Humidity Levels

The humidity level (wet bulb thermometer) for goose eggs is 86-88 degrees fahrenheit.

Final Day Of Egg Rotation

The final day of egg rotation for goose eggs is day 25.

Please note that all of this information is only a guide and that this information may differ according to the incubator manufacturer’s guide.

Always consult the manufacturer’s guide when using an incubator and automatic egg turner.

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