The survival rate can be increased by using what is now commonly known as SPIDES (Short Periods of Incubation During Egg Storage). Using SPIDES profiles in our eXtend machine increases the survival rate and thus hatchability of the long-term storage eggs. Long-term storage can be extended with a significant increase in hatchability and chick quality compared to traditional long-term storage.
A combination of our proprietary Teggnologic cooling tubes and double capacity independently controlled heating elements ensure a controlled and progressive heating of the eggs to incubation temperature.
The eXtend also ensures a steady return to storage temperature after the eXtend profile run.
The combination of the Hatchery Manager’s experience and EMKA adaptable eXtend incubation profiles allow the Hatchery Manager full flexibility in how, to what extent and how long to run the eXtend incubator.
The eXtend incubator is the combination of different elements:
- High velocity direct & beltless drive motors
- Larger pulsator blades for rapid air movement
- Increased contact area for homogeneous controlled cooling of the fertile eggs back to the cold-store environment temperature
- Optional such as turning system (for emergency use of the eXtend as a setter)