About this manual
Backyard poultry production is an important source of income and nutrition for the rural
poor in the developing world. The foundation of this system is a regular supply of chicks and
ducklings. This manual describes:
• How to make a sand-type mini-hatchery;
• How to collect and select fertile eggs;
• How to place the eggs in the incubator;
• The day-to-day operation of the hatchery; and
• How to handle chicks or ducklings as they hatch.