Effects of Pre-Incubation Storage on the Hatchability of Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) Eggs in the Sahel Region of Nigeria

Usman, B.A.; Mani, A. U.; Garndawa, I.I.

doi:10.3923/ijps.2008.350.354

Cited by 6 publications

(6 citation statements)

References 13 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The positive effect of PI and T of hatching eggs during storage was proven based on the example of chicken (Fasenko et al, 2001b;Reijrink et al, 2009) and turkey eggs (Bakst and Gupta, 1997;Fasenko et al, 2001a). The scarce studies on quail eggs, in which PI (Usman et al, 2008;Yildirim et al, 2015) and T (Roriz et al, 2016) were applied during storage have not provided comprehensive results.…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

Pre-Incubation and Turning During Long Storage as a Method of Improving Hatchability and Chick Quality of Japanese Quail Eggs

Damaziak

Pyzel

Zdanowska‐Sąsiadek

2021

Annals of Animal Science

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

In this study, we investigated the effect of modification of 12 d storage conditions of quail eggs from two flocks: at 17–20 weeks of life (A) and 36–39 weeks of life (B) on the incubation time, hatch window (HW), hatching results and chicks quality. The eggs were divided into experimental groups: COI = no pre-incubation (PI); SPIDES = were treated with 4 h PI, delivered at 4, 6, 8 and 10 d of storage; EG SPIDES = were treated with variable time of PI according to the scheme 5 d – 2 h, 7 d – 3 h, 9 d – 5 h and 11 d – 6 h. In addition, in each group, half of the eggs were turned (T) every 12 h, which is indicated as COI T, SPIDES T and EG SPIDES T. Pre-incubation was conducted at 37.8°C and 50–55% RH. It has been demonstrated that both storage profiles contribute to shortened incubation time, yet the HW is deteriorated if T is not applied. The benefits resulting from the EG SPIDES profile is an increase of 2.3 points in the “average score of all chicks” index compared to the COI group. In summary, the use of PI and T, and in particular the EG SPIDES profile with the concomitant use of T during long storage of quail eggs is recommended to obtain a considerable improvement of hatching results and chick quality.

show abstract

mentioning

confidence: 99%

Pre-Incubation and Turning During Long Storage as a Method of Improving Hatchability and Chick Quality of Japanese Quail Eggs

Damaziak

Pyzel

Zdanowska‐Sąsiadek

2021

Annals of Animal Science

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Many authors had confirmed that hatchability is lowered by extended storage of chicken eggs (Petek & Dikmen, 2006;Khan et al, 2014;Abioja et al, 2021), especially in older breeder hens (Tona et al, 2004). A similar report was obtained in studies with quail eggs (Mani et al, 2008;Romao et al, 2008;Çopur Akpınar & Günenç, 2019). The report in a study had stated that hatchable eggs stored for more than 10-14d would have a decline in egg hatchability (King'ori, 2011).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 64%

“…There are variations in results obtained by different authors on the effects of storage length on embryonic mortality and egg hatchability. Storage length did not affect embryonic mortality and hatchability in eggs stored for 4, 12 or 16d (Goliomytis et al, 2015).In contrast, egg storage beyond 7d is said to cause reduced hatchability and increased embryonic mortality in chickens (Fasenko et al, 2001;Petek & Dikmen, 2006;Khan et al, 2014) and in Japanese quail (Mani et al, 2008;Romao et al, 2008). The difference observed may be due to genotype and/or breeder age (Tona et al, 2003).…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of storage duration on egg quality, embryo mortality and hatching traits in Transylvanian naked neck chickens under humid tropical conditions

Abioja,

Akinjute,

Ojoawo

et al. 2023

NJAP

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Storage of hatching eggs for a period prior to incubation is unavoidable. Extended storage periods do affects egg quality, chick development and hatchability. There are variations in responses of eggs from different strains of chickens. Transylvanian naked neck chicken eggs were stored at 16±1.5℃ for either 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 or 18d. Forty-four eggs in each batch were set after egg quality determination with 6 eggs per batch. Egg weight and surface area (P<0.001) linearly decreased with increased storage length (R2 = 0.9756 and 0.9469 respectively). Eggshell in the 0d group was (P<0.01) heavier than those of 18d. Eggs in 0 and 3d storage groups had lower (P<0.001) yolk% than eggs in 15 and 18d storage. Yolk diameter was higher in 9 to 18d of storage than in fresh eggs (P<0.01). Higher yolk height and index (P<0.001) were observed in 0, 3 or 6d eggs than in prolonged storage. Albumen weight was reduced (P<0.001) in stored eggs. Egg stored for 15d recorded smaller albumen% (P<0.01) than 0 and 3d storage. Albumen diameter, height, index, Haugh, and internal quality unit (P<0.01) were higher in fresh eggs than in stored eggs. Hatchability declined (P<0.001) with the extension in storage duration. Storage beyond 6d caused a reduction in quality and hatching traits. Therefore, other mitigating interventions are required. Le stockage des œufs à couver pendant une période précédant l’incubation est inévitable. Les périodes de stockage prolongées affectent la qualité des œufs, le développement des poussins et l’éclosion. Il existe des variations dans les réponses des œufs de différentes souches de poulets. Les œufs de poulet à cou nu de Transylvanie ont été stockés à 16 ± 1,5℃ pendant 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 ou 18 jours. Quarante-quatre œufs de chaque lot ont été pondus après détermination de la qualité des œufs avec 6 œufs par lot. Le poids et la surface des œufs (P < 0,001) ont diminué de manière linéaire avec l’augmentation de la durée de stockage (R2 = 0,9756 et 0,9469 respectivement). La coquille d’œuf du groupe 0 jour était (P<0,01) plus lourde que celle du groupe 18 jours. Les œufs des groupes de stockage 0 et 3 jours avaient un pourcentage de jaune inférieur (P<0,001) aux œufs des groupes de stockage 15 et 18 jours. Le diamètre du jaune était plus élevé dans les 9 à 18 jours de stockage que dans les œufs frais (P < 0,01). Une hauteur et un indice de jaune plus élevés (P < 0,001) ont été observés dans les œufs de 0, 3 ou 6 jours par rapport à un stockage prolongé. Le poids de l’albumen a été réduit (P<0,001) dans les œufs stockés. L’œuf stocké pendant 15 jours a enregistré un pourcentage d’albumen plus petit (P <0,01) que le stockage 0 et 3 jours. Le diamètre, la hauteur, l’indice Haugh et l’unité de qualité interne de l’albumen (P<0,01) étaient plus élevés dans les œufs frais que dans les œufs stockés. L’éclosion a diminué (P<0,001) avec l’allongement de la durée de stockage. Le stockage au-delà de 6 jours a entraîné une réduction de la qualité et des traits d’éclosion. Par conséquent, d’autres interventions d’atténuation sont nécessaires.

show abstract

“…The best hatchability percentages were recorded at 1 and 4 d storage, which agreed with those of Raji et al (2014) who found that quail egg storage days had significantly ( P < 0.001) affected hatchability (%) of fertile eggs and gave an estimate of 77.26, 73.53, 72.00, 79.07, 86.36, 56.16, 57.63, 34.29, 20.0 and 21.67% for the storage periods of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 d, respectively. Similarly, according to Mani et al (2008) , hatchability dramatically decreased after 9 d of storage. Furthermore, Nowaczewski et al (2022) studied the impacts of egg size and storage period on the hatching performance of broiler breeder eggs.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 88%

“…Conversely, some bird species' eggs may withstand longer storage periods before incubation without deleterious impacts on their hatchability. In temperate parts of the world, there is a lot of research on the effects of storing eggs before incubation on hatchability and other properties of Japanese quail and other poultry eggs; however, in tropical and subtropical Africa, there is a dearth of such studies ( Mani et al, 2008 ). The growth performance of quail chicks and hatchability performance was significantly impacted by the storage period and weight of the hatching egg ( Petek et al, 2003 ).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impacts of storage period and egg weight on hatching and growth performance of growing Japanese quails

Abou-Kassem,

El-Sayiad,

El-Samahy

et al. 2024

Poultry Science

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Effects of Pre-Incubation Storage on the Hatchability of Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) Eggs in the Sahel Region of Nigeria

Cited by 6 publications

References 13 publications

Pre-Incubation and Turning During Long Storage as a Method of Improving Hatchability and Chick Quality of Japanese Quail Eggs

Pre-Incubation and Turning During Long Storage as a Method of Improving Hatchability and Chick Quality of Japanese Quail Eggs

Effect of storage duration on egg quality, embryo mortality and hatching traits in Transylvanian naked neck chickens under humid tropical conditions

Impacts of storage period and egg weight on hatching and growth performance of growing Japanese quails

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About