What affects the mortality of turkey embryos

Between the third and sixth days of turkey incubation, the first peak in mortality is recorded, reports the journal "Our Poultry Farming". It is believed that at the beginning of incubation, the number of dead embryos primarily depends on the quality of the eggs. Increased mortality rates between the seventh and 25th days indicate poor sanitary conditions before and during incubation, as well as problems with the feeding of the parent flock. Researchers have found that late embryonic mortality increases by 3-5.6% with an increase in egg mass and a deterioration in its quality. The structure and chemical composition of all parts of the egg undergo changes during the laying season. An increase in egg mass during ...