Chicken Incubation and Hatching Process

Mrs. Navi guides second graders through the chicken incubation process, explaining the steps from setting up the incubator to observing the hatching of chicks. She demonstrates candling to observe egg development and discusses the life cycle of a chicken. The video covers the removal of the egg turner, the hatching process, and the care of newly hatched chicks, including their development and the importance of maintaining proper conditions in the incubator.

What is the purpose of the incubator in the chicken incubation process?

• To clean the eggs

• To feed the eggs

• To maintain a constant temperature similar to a hen's body

• To provide light for the eggs

What is the process of shining a bright light into the egg to observe its development called?

• Egg viewing

• Candling

• Egg lighting

• Egg scanning

On which day of the incubation process do we stop turning the eggs?

• Day 7

• Day 14

• Day 21

• Day 18

What is the term used for a chick breaking out of its egg?

• Pecking

• Hatching

• Pipping

• Cracking

How long does it typically take for a hen to be old enough to lay an egg?

• 2-3 months

• 4-6 months

• 10-12 months

• 7-9 months

What special feature helps a chick break out of its shell?

• A hard shell

• An egg tooth

• A strong neck

• A sharp beak

What is the purpose of the yolk sac for newly hatched chicks?

• To protect them from predators

• To provide warmth

• To offer initial nutrition

• To help them breathe

How long can it take for a chick to dry and fluff up after hatching?

• 24-48 hours

• 12-24 hours

• 3-6 hours

• 1-2 hours

What do chicks not need for the first three days after hatching?

• Food and water

• Companionship

• Shelter

• Warmth

What type of feathers do chicks have immediately after hatching?

• Tail feathers

• Flight feathers

• No feathers

• Downy feathers