The turkey hatch window what is it and why is it important?

摘要

What is a 'hatch window' for turkeys and how is it measured? In specific terms, under natural incubation conditions, the hatch window is considered the time from the first poult hatching under a hen until the last poult hatches. This period of time, or natural hatch window, is usually 24 hours or less to ensure the young hatch in a timely manner so they can leave the nest together with the hen to begin feeding.