The incubation period for ostrich eggs is 42-48 days.
The temperature in the incubator for ostrich eggs is 96.5-97.5 degrees fahrenheit.
The humidity level (wet bulb thermometer) for ostrich eggs is 70-75 degrees fahrenheit.
The final day of egg rotation for ostrich eggs is day 38-40.
Please note that all of this information is only a guide and that this information may differ according to the incubator manufacturer’s guide.
Always consult the manufacturer’s guide when using an incubator and automatic egg turner.
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You will be very much appricaited.
thanks
Yours Tonia.
Comment by Tonia Fad – September 11, 2008 @ 8:09 pm
Thank you for visiting farmingfriends and leaving this comment.
I am afraid that I don’t know much about Ostrich farming but one of my best friends grew up with her dad ostrich farming so I will ask her and get back to you. In the mean time I have found this website whcih gives you some information about
ostrich farming in general, market, physical requirements and costs which may be of use to you. http://www.sac.ac.uk/consultancy/farmdiversification/database/novellivestock/ostrichfarming
Hope that helps.
Kind regards
Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends – September 11, 2008 @ 8:46 pm