Experiment: Incubating Eggs in a cup

[Jmcggnj6]

My daughter and I started a project last night. We decided to use some of our eggs from our girls to try hatch an egg in cup. No idea if it will be successful but we figured it could give us a much better understanding of the growth of the chick

and maybe in the long run help us improve our regular hatch rates. My biggest concern is the risk of bacteria. But we will see how it goes...feel free to follow along.

 

[Rooster G]

Great science, learn a ton.

 

[Jmcggnj6]

Just from last night to tonight a huge difference in the size of the blastoderm. Pretty interesting. They have been incubating for about 20 hours

 

[KKVDK]

Keep us updated! I'm very interested to see more!

 

[Jmcggnj6]

Will do! I dont expect it to be successful but we shall see. It will be a great learning experience.

 

[Unexpected chicken lover]

Following

 

[alexa009]

Sounds like an interesting project! Make sure you have vent holes so air can get through and circulate. Also a humidity and temperature backup would be good as well. Please keep us updated!

 

[Kiki]

Will you be posting photos daily?

I'm curious to see how far they make it. Good luck!

 

[BreanneRN]

Did I read somewhere that they did this in Japan?

 

[Unexpected chicken lover]

Did I read somewhere that they did this in Japan?

Yes you did. YouTube the video...its pretty durn cool