Complete Chicken Breeding, Incubation, Brooding & Processing Kit – Hatching Time

The Hatching Time Complete Chicken Breeding and Processing Kit brings together the poultry equipment you need to manage a flock from egg incubation through chick brooding, grow-out, breeding, egg collection, and processing. Designed for homesteaders, chicken breeders, and poultry keepers who raise birds for both genetics and meat or egg production, this coordinated setup helps organize each stage of your flock's development without sourcing every piece of equipment separately.

With a 180-egg setter and hatcher, four-layer brooding and grow-out systems, a four-layer breeding cage, and equipment for processing mature birds, this kit supports a more organized poultry-raising workflow. The modular equipment uses COMFORTPLAST® polypropylene plastic, offering a rust-proof, power-washable alternative to metal systems. Multiple kit variations are available, and custom combinations may be discussed for large purchase orders.

Key Features

• Complete Poultry Raising System: Includes equipment for incubation, brooding, grow-out, breeding, egg collection, and processing, helping you coordinate the major stages of raising your own chickens.
• 180-Egg Setter and Hatcher: The CT180 SH accommodates up to 180 chicken eggs and features automatic temperature and humidity control with a digital display, making incubation settings easier to monitor and adjust.
• Four-Layer Chick Brooder: Thermostat-regulated heating helps maintain a stable brooding environment. Each layer includes feeders, drinkers, and manure trays to keep chick care supplies organized and make routine cleaning more manageable.
• Four-Layer Grow-Out Pen: Ventilated tiers provide space for growing birds, while removable manure trays simplify cleanup as chicks move beyond the brooding stage.
• Four-Layer Chicken Breeding Cage: Roll-out egg trays help collect eggs while reducing the chance of eggs becoming dirty or cracked during collection. Deep manure trays also help streamline routine maintenance.
• Chicken Processing Equipment: The three-cone chicken killing unit and large chicken plucker are included for processing mature birds. The plucker is specified for processing 3–4 chickens, helping reduce the manual work involved in feather removal.
• COMFORTPLAST® Polypropylene Construction: The manufacturer describes the plastic system as rust-proof and power-washable, making it a practical option for poultry equipment that needs regular cleaning.

Equipment for Every Stage of Chicken Raising

Incubation — Day 1 to hatch day: Begin with the CT180 SH Egg Incubator (Setter & Hatcher), which holds up to 180 chicken eggs. Automatic temperature and humidity control helps you manage the incubation environment, while the digital display makes it easier to check settings throughout the process.

Brooding — First six weeks: Transfer newly hatched chicks to the four-layer chick brooder. Thermostat-regulated heating, included feeders and drinkers, and manure trays help you organize early chick care and keep the brooding area easier to maintain.

Grow-out — Approximately weeks 6–12: Move growing birds into the four-layer grow-out pen as they outgrow the brooder. Ventilation supports airflow through the pen, and removable manure trays make it easier to manage waste during this development stage.

Breeding and egg collection — After approximately 12 weeks: The four-layer chicken cage provides a dedicated setup for mature birds and egg collection. Roll-out trays help keep collected eggs cleaner and reduce cracking during collection, while deep manure trays support routine cleanup.

Processing — When birds are ready for harvest: The three-cone chicken killing unit and large chicken plucker complete the equipment package for keepers who raise birds for meat. The plucker is designed for 3–4 chickens, helping save time on feather removal during processing.

What's Included

• 1 × CT180 SH Egg Incubator (Setter & Hatcher), capacity up to 180 chicken eggs
• 1 × Chick Brooder – 4 Layer, 15-inch height
• 1 × Grow Out Pen – 4 Layer, 15-inch height
• 1 × Chicken Cage – 4 Layer, 15-inch height
• 1 × Chicken Killing Unit – 3 Cone
• 1 × Chicken Plucker – Large, specified for 3–4 chickens

Know Before You Buy

• Growth timelines vary: The suggested stages are estimates. Actual timing may vary depending on breed, room temperature, and environmental conditions.
• Custom kit configurations: Multiple variations are available. Contact Gone Broody to discuss mixing and matching equipment for large purchase orders.
• Plastic construction: The manufacturer identifies the system material as COMFORTPLAST® polypropylene. Confirm any specific material or cleaning requirements with the manufacturer if needed.

This complete chicken incubation, breeding, and processing kit is intended for poultry keepers who want a coordinated equipment setup for managing their own flock. If your goal is to hatch selected breeds, raise chicks, collect eggs, and process birds at home, this package brings those major stages together in one system.