Commercial poultry industry hatchability ranges from 78-88%. Eggs should be collected up to 10 days before hatching. Eggs should be stored upright with fat end up. Eggs should be rotated 3 times daily to prevent embryo sticking
Poultry farming raises birds for meat, eggs, and feathers. Chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese are primary poultry species. Guinea fowl and squabs are local interest
Most widespread species in Setophaga genus, breeding in North America and Caribbean. Males have brilliant yellow below, greenish-golden above with rusty-red streaks. Length 10-18 cm, wingspan 16-22 cm, weight 7-25 g. Three main groups based on breeding season male head coloration
Large flamingo reaching 110-130 cm height. Pinker plumage than greater flamingo but less than Caribbean flamingo. Distinguished by grayish legs with pink joints and black bill. Young chicks remain gray or peach
Two to four species of parrots endemic to Amazon Basin. Black-headed and white-bellied species, sometimes split into three. Typically weigh 150-170 grams, with black-headed having black crown. Live up to 40 years in captivity