Uneek Poultry

Uneek Poultry 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. Usi

ng 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.

"I just found a rotten egg in my incubator — will it ruin the rest?"This one came up on a backyard chicken forum this we...
04/06/2026

"I just found a rotten egg in my incubator — will it ruin the rest?"

This one came up on a backyard chicken forum this week and it's worth knowing the answer before it happens to you.

A rotten egg in the incubator isn't just smelly — it's a real risk. The shell can crack or even burst from gas pressure, spraying bacteria across every other egg in the chamber.

Here's what to do:

• Remove the suspect egg immediately, very gently, into a sealed bag
• Wipe down the incubator floor only — avoid the eggs themselves
• Don't open the incubator any longer than you have to, especially after day 14
• If others look discoloured or feel unusually heavy, candle them at your next chance

The best defence is candling between days 7–10 and again around day 14 so a dead embryo gets caught before it turns.

Got an egg you're not sure about? Send us a candling photo and we'll help you decide.

Winter has arrived — and your flock's water intake is the first thing to slip.Cold water suppresses drinking. Reduced dr...
02/06/2026

Winter has arrived — and your flock's water intake is the first thing to slip.

Cold water suppresses drinking. Reduced drinking means lower egg production, weaker shells, and a drop in fertility just when you want your breeders peaking for spring.

A few small tweaks make a big difference:

• Refresh waterers each morning so the water isn't ice-cold when they drink
• Move drinkers out of the wind but not into the dark
• Add a shallow second drinker close to where they roost during the day

If you're conditioning breeders for a winter or early-spring hatch, this is the easy win most people miss.

Send us a message if you'd like our list of cold-weather drinker setups that hold up to Aussie winters.

Eight articles. One full incubation cycle, end to end.Our **Science of Incubation** series is now complete — written for...
29/05/2026

Eight articles. One full incubation cycle, end to end.

Our **Science of Incubation** series is now complete — written for hatchers who want to understand the *why* behind every step, not just the instructions.

The full series covers:

- Part 1 — Gas Exchange (how chicks breathe inside the shell)
- Part 2 — Humidity & Moisture Loss
- Part 3 — Temperature
- Part 4 — Egg Turning
- Part 5 — Embryo Development
- Part 6 — Candling
- Part 7 — Lockdown & Hatching
- Part 8 — When Things Go Wrong (reading a failed hatch)

If you've ever had a hatch that didn't go the way you expected, this is the series we wish every hatcher had on hand from day one.

Start anywhere — https://www.uneekpoultry.com.au/blogs/incubation-science-series

End of autumn is mite-check season.Cool, damp coops over winter are the perfect breeding ground for red mite, scaly leg ...
28/05/2026

End of autumn is mite-check season.

Cool, damp coops over winter are the perfect breeding ground for red mite, scaly leg mite, and lice — and populations build quietly through June and July if you don't catch them now.

They only come out at night.
Take a torch out at dusk/night and check the perches, under the nesting boxes, and around the vent feathers of your hens. Tiny dark specks moving on the wood = red mite. Crusty raised scales on the legs = scaly leg mite.

Watch your birds during the day, signs of being lethargic and pale combs can all be signs that mites are in your coop.

Treat the flock and the coop now and you head into winter clean. We stock the full Vetafarm mite range — happy to point you to what suits your setup.

Check our blog for assistance - https://www.uneekpoultry.com.au/blogs/product-help/red-mites?_pos=1&_sid=dacb1bcaa&_ss=r

One of the questions we see most from first-time hatchers in the early days after hatch:"My chick has p**p stuck around ...
27/05/2026

One of the questions we see most from first-time hatchers in the early days after hatch:

"My chick has p**p stuck around its vent and it won't come off — what do I do?"

That's **pasty butt** (or pasted vent), and it's one of the biggest week-one killers if it's missed. Droppings dry over the vent, seal it shut, and the chick can't pass waste.

Soak a soft cloth in warm — not hot — water and gently dab the area until it softens. Don't pick or pull at it. Once it lifts, pat dry and pop a little petroleum jelly around the vent so it doesn't re-stick.

Then look at the underlying cause: brooder too cold or too hot, drinking water too cold, or new-chick stress. Check vents daily for the first 7–10 days. A pinch of poultry electrolytes in the water for the first week helps too.

Send us a message if you'd like a recommendation on electrolytes that suit your setup.

They're back. The Nurture Right 360 has landed.After a 6-week wait, our shipment has finally cleared and we've got 50 un...
19/05/2026

They're back. The Nurture Right 360 has landed.
After a 6-week wait, our shipment has finally cleared and we've got 50 units ready to ship Australia-wide.
The NR360 is independently rated the #1 incubator in the US — and it's our most popular entry-level pick for a reason. Simple to use, reliable, and a brilliant first hatcher.
Once these 50 are gone, the next stock isn't due until late June. If you've been waiting, now's the time.
Order online → https://www.uneekpoultry.com.au/collections/nurture-right-360
Or give us a bell on 1300 771 457 — we're always happy to help.

Autumn is the right time to worm your laying flock.Worm burdens build up over the warmer months, and going into winter w...
18/05/2026

Autumn is the right time to worm your laying flock.

Worm burdens build up over the warmer months, and going into winter with a heavy load means your hens fight the cold *and* the parasites at once. Treat now and they head into the colder weeks in better shape — better feather cover, better laying once spring kicks in.

A simple in-water wormer through the flock takes minutes and pays off all winter.

Need a hand picking the right product for your setup? Send us a message — happy to point you in the right direction.

A question we keep seeing on the forums this week:"My humidity won't lift past 50% during lockdown — what am I doing wro...
14/05/2026

A question we keep seeing on the forums this week:

"My humidity won't lift past 50% during lockdown — what am I doing wrong?"

Nine times out of ten it's surface area, not water volume. A small puddle in one channel won't cut it — humidity comes from how much *exposed water* the air can pick up.

Quick fixes that actually work:

- Add a clean kitchen sponge or a folded paper towel sitting in the water — it lifts the surface area massively
- Top water up with warm tap water, not cold
- If your struggling to reach the right humidity for lockdown, use the vents and close them off slowly to assist increase humidity. They only need to be partially open for oxygen.
- Check your hygrometer against a second one — sometimes the reading is the problem, not the humidity

Aim for 65–70% from day 18 through to hatch. If you're stuck, drop us a message — we'll help you troubleshoot.

The Science of Incubation Part 4 — Egg TurningWhy do we turn eggs during incubation, and what actually happens inside th...
10/05/2026

The Science of Incubation Part 4 — Egg Turning

Why do we turn eggs during incubation, and what actually happens inside the shell when we do?

A broody hen turns her eggs dozens of times a day — and she's not just keeping them warm. Turning prevents the embryo from sticking to the shell membrane and keeps the yolk, albumen, and developing blood vessels aligned for healthy growth.

Our latest Science of Incubation article walks through the biology of why turning matters, how often is enough, when to stop, and what can go wrong if turning is uneven or missed entirely.

Whether you rely on an auto-turner or hand-turn, you'll get something useful out of this one.

Read it on our blog — link in comments.

"I Candled at Day 3 and Saw Nothing — Should I Be Worried?"This one comes up constantly on the hatching forums. Short an...
07/05/2026

"I Candled at Day 3 and Saw Nothing — Should I Be Worried?"

This one comes up constantly on the hatching forums. Short answer: day 3 is too early. There's almost nothing to see yet.

Wait until day 7–10 for your first proper candle. By then a fertile egg will show a dark spot with fine veins radiating out — sometimes called the spider. Eggs that are completely clear and bright at day 10 are likely infertile or very early quitters.

For dark or speckled shells (Marans, Welsummers, olive eggers), candle in a pitch-black room and shine the torch on the air cell end — that's where you'll see the most.

A good candler makes a real difference. Fresh batteries help too.

Send us a message if you'd like help working out what you're looking at.

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