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Uneek Poultry is your One Stop Shop for all of your Egg Incubator needs in Australia.

We also keep a range of Hand Selected complimentary products that all Poultry keepers use daily. Uneek Poultry was started by Our Director Andrew from his keen interested in Parrots and Chickens. Having kept them for 30 years as a hobby Andrew continues to do so on their property on the Bass Coast of Victoria. Before this Andrew worked in the Medical instrumentation industry for over 20 years. Using our extensive industry experience we can help you select the right incubator as well as repair and service your current incubator in our fully equipped workshop.

09/11/2026

Early Black Friday is on at Uneek Poultry.

Every Origin incubator and the Nurture Right 360 is 10% off, with free standard shipping on every deal order, Australia-wide.

Add a brooder plate and the plate drops to 20% off. Add a candler as well and there's a free Origin DryPot in the box too, or a free HatchMate if you're on the Nurture Right 360.

Both bundles also include a free Origin Lite sensor. It ships in your box, and the companion app goes live Friday 27 November.

Spring is the busiest hatching season of the year, so if a new incubator has been on the list, this is the time.

Link in the first comment. Ends 11:59pm Monday 30 November.

04/11/2026

"Can I use tap water in my incubator?"

For most Aussie homes, yes. Clean tap water is fine for the humidity channels or water bottle.

If your water is hard or bore water, mineral scale builds up fast, so distilled or cooled boiled water is the safer choice.

Top up with room-temperature water, never cold, and give the channels a clean between batches so nothing grows in them.

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02/11/2026

Warm, wet spring weather is when coccidiosis loves to show up in young birds.

It thrives in damp, dirty litter, and a few storms plus a muddy run is all it takes.

Keep bedding dry, raise the drinker off the ground, and don't let droppings build up around the feeder.

Hunched, fluffed-up, listless chicks or runny droppings? Chat to your vet early. It's far easier to catch it in the first day or two.

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30/10/2026

Feeding growing birds isn't a one-size-fits-all job, and the switch from starter to grower to layer is where plenty of keepers slip up.

Too early on layer feed and young birds take in excess calcium. Too late and your new pullets miss what they need to start laying well.

Our latest Growing Flock article walks through when to make each change and how to do it gradually over a week or so.

Link in the first comment.

28/10/2026

"Can I float-test my eggs to see if they're fertile?"

Short answer: no. The float test is one of the most repeated myths in backyard hatching.

A floating egg can simply be an old egg with a big air cell, and a sinking egg tells you nothing about whether there's an embryo inside. A dud can sink and a good one can bob.

To check fertility, crack one egg from the batch into a saucer and look for the small pale spot on the yolk, or candle from day 7 to 10.

Save the water for the chickens' drinker.

26/10/2026

Warm weather changes how you collect eggs you plan to hatch.

Once the nest box sits above about 27°C, a fertile egg can start developing before it ever reaches the incubator, and that is how you end up with a weak or uneven hatch.

Collect at least twice a day through summer, keep them somewhere cool and shaded (around 13–16°C is ideal), and rest them pointy end down until you set them.

A shady nest box and a quick morning and afternoon check make a real difference.

23/10/2026

New on the blog: What Actually Takes Chickens in Australia.

It's not always the fox. Depending on where you live, it can be a snake, a goanna, a hawk, a dog or a rat, and each one calls for a different kind of protection.

Our latest article runs through the usual suspects, the signs they leave behind, and what to do about each before you lose a bird.

Worth a read before you lock up tonight.

Link in the first comment 👇

21/10/2026

"What temperature should my incubator be set to?"

It depends on the type, and getting it wrong is a classic reason for a poor hatch.

Fan-forced (circulated air): 37.5°C
Still-air: around 39.4°C, measured at the top of the eggs

Still-air units have warmer air at the top and cooler air near the floor, so the reading is taken at egg height. Fan-forced units even it all out, so the lower figure is correct.

Check the manual for your model, then confirm with a second trusted thermometer or sensor before you set a single egg. A degree out over three weeks makes a real difference.

19/10/2026

Spring means the girls are flat out laying, and that takes a lot out of them.

As the days lengthen, hens ramp up production. Each egg uses a big dose of calcium, and if the diet can't keep up you'll see thin, rough or soft shells.

A few simple checks:
• Feed a proper layer ration, not scratch mix as the main meal
• Keep a separate dish of shell grit or crushed oyster shell out for free choice
• Return crushed, dried eggshell if you like, but keep the grit available
• Watch shell quality, because it's the first sign something is off

Solid shells now also means better eggs for your hatching batches. 🐔

16/10/2026

New on the blog: Free-Ranging or the Run: When to Let Them Out.

Free-ranging makes for happy, busy birds, but it isn't all-or-nothing. Age, predators, your garden and the time of day all matter.

Our latest article walks through when young birds are ready to roam, how to ease them out, and when the run is the smarter call.

Worth a read before you open the gate.

Link in the first comment 👇

Address

Ryanston
3992

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61477825079

Website

http://www.uneekpoultry.com.au/

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