ANALYSIS STUDY ON INFLUENCE OF TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY DURING INCUBATION OF CHICKEN EGGS VIA ALTAIR HYPERSTUDY

Abstract

ABSTRACT - Temperature and humidity levels during incubation are crucial determinants of the
duration of incubation. Inadequate monitoring during the incubation process extends the incubation
period and hinders the embryonic development of the chicks. This study examines the incubation period
and optimises the temperature and humidity parameters during incubation. The chicken eggs were
placed into an automatic incubator at temperatures of 36.5°C, 37.5°C, and 38.5°C. The relative humidity
was monitored at 50%, 55%, and 60%. The turning frequency was set at every three hours, and the
eggs were automatically turned for a duration of six seconds. Finally, the incubation period was
analysed using Altair HyperStudy software in order to obtain the ideal period for incubating a chicken
egg. The exhibition demonstrated that the development of chicken embryos reached a sufficient level of
maturity. The results showed that the optimum 38.5°C temperature was accomplished, as well as a 60%
relative humidity (RH) was retained during the analysis. This resulted in an incubation period of 18 days
for the chicken eggs. The analysis through ANOVA and RSM shown that the incubation temperature
and humidity are inversely proportional to incubation period.