Small-scale pheasant farmers often face high hatching costs due to limited egg quantities and low capital. To address this, here are two simple and cost-effective incubation methods that can be easily implemented at home.
First, the electric blanket and water bag incubation method. This technique uses basic household items and is ideal for small batches of eggs. The necessary equipment includes an electric blanket, a water bag (plastic bag), sheets, blankets, a bed, and a thermometer. To set up, place the electric blanket on the bed first, then put the water bag on top. Cover the water bag with a sheet, lay the eggs on the sheet, insert the thermometer into the eggs, and cover everything with a blanket. For temperature control, plug in the electric blanket so the water bag reaches 40°C. Then adjust the temperature to around 38°C for the eggs. Turn the eggs every three hours, rotating them by 90 degrees, until day 21. After one week of incubation, cool the eggs for about 15 minutes daily, lowering the temperature to 30–33°C before warming them back up. On day 7 and day 11, check the eggs by candling—discard any that show no development, dead embryos, or weak zygotes. On day 21, spray the eggshell with warm water daily. When some chicks start to pip, raise the temperature to 39°C. If chicks are struggling, provide manual assistance.
The second method is the kerosene lamp and warm water bag incubation. This approach is suitable for those without access to electricity. You’ll need a homemade kerosene lamp, a water bag, sheets, blankets, and a thermometer. Create an open wooden box large enough to hold your eggs, with a height of about 20 cm. In the center, cut a 20x25 cm square hole and attach a metal sheet. Place a layer of ash about 5 cm thick on the bottom, surround it with cotton wool, and put the water bag on top. Place the kerosene lamp beneath the metal sheet, adjusting the flame so it just touches the metal. Monitor the temperature carefully, controlling the flame size as needed. This method requires more attention but is highly effective for small-scale operations.
Both techniques are affordable, easy to manage, and suitable for backyard poultry farmers looking to improve their hatch rates without investing in expensive equipment. With proper care and attention, these methods can significantly increase the chances of successful hatching.
Potassium Tert-butoxide CAS No.865-47-4
Potassium tert-butoxide Basic Information
CAS: 865-47-4
MF: C4H9KO
MW: 112.21
EINECS: 212-740-3
Mol File: 865-47-4.mol
Potassium Tert-butoxide Structure
Potassium Tert-butoxide Chemical Properties
Melting point 256-258 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Boiling point 275°C
density 0.910 g/mL at 20 °C
Potassium Tert-butoxide Application
1. Used in pesticides, medicines, printing and dyeing, Catalysts, etc.
2. As a strong base, it is widely used in the condensation, rearrangement and ring opening reactions in organic synthesis such as chemical, pharmaceutical and pesticide.
3. It is a moderately strong base commonly used in organic synthesis.
4. The reason why t-BuOK is widely used is that it is inexpensive and readily available, and its basicity changes depending on the selected reaction solvent.
5. For Stobbe condensation, t-BuOK is a better base than EtONa, with higher reaction yield, shorter reaction time, and no side reactions of ketone or aldehyde reduction.
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