The Science of Incubation RSS

When you look at an egg, it seems completely sealed. No tubes, no umbilical cord, no visible holes – yet a chick grows and develops inside for 21 days without suffocating. So how does it get enough oxygen, and where does all the carbon dioxide go? In this article we’ll take a closer look at the biology inside the egg, why shell pores and the air cell are so important, and what this means for successful incubation in your incubator at home. Watch: A Brilliant Visual Explanation The video below from NPR’s Skunk Bear team gives an excellent animated tour...