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Can Geese Incubate & Hatch Rhea Eggs Successfully?

sara | June 13, 2008

Does anyone know if geese can incubate and hatch rhea eggs successfully as Rick would like to know?
Hello this is Rick from Wisconsin….I have three rheas for about three years… this is first year they are laying eggs good… I have two grey females and one 4 year old Male breeding with them…eggs in incubator [...]

Incubating Rhea Eggs

sara | March 23, 2008

Incubation Period
The incubation period for rhea eggs is 35-40 days.
Incubation Temperature
The temperature in the incubator for rhea eggs is 96.5-97.5 degrees fahrenheit.
Humidity Levels
The humidity level (wet bulb thermometer) for rhea eggs is 80-87 degrees fahrenheit.
Final Day Of Egg Rotation
The final day of egg rotation for rhea eggs is day 30-33.
Please note that all of this [...]