Experiment: Incubating Eggs in a cup

[Ms Biddy]

I thought the shell was necessary to supply calcium for bone development and as the calcium gets used, the shell becomes more porous and therefore easier to pip through.

Eta: "During development, the chick embryo mobilizes the calcium it needs from two extraembryonic sources, first the yolk and then the eggshell." Source

 

[Flamens Farm]

I did see a video where this was done, sure hope these babies make it to the end. Either way, it will be absolutely fascinating to see. Definitely following!

 

[Jmcggnj6]

Almost 48 hours in. Still developing

 

[Wil781]

Can't wait to see how things develop! Please continue with pictures.

 

[Robert G]

Definitely following.

 

[Ladybird CA]

one of the obstacles is turning them, I suppose you could tilt the cups but that could compromise the yolks

 

[Sara L]

Do they make plastic Easter eggs in a clear version? Might be interesting to be able to see the development while they are in egg shape, but pretty sure it probably wouldn't have enough air exchange in a plastic shell. And would have to be on hand to "hatch" them out of the shell once yolk is absorbed. Bowl is probably easier, definitely watching this thread, hope they make it.

 

[Shamo Hybrid]

OK.... that is creepy. Hahaha.

 

[Little Jerry Seinfeld]

Awesome I've seen those vids and always heard they die 2 days before the hatch, but I just read some more articles that said some have made it. How exciting ! I hope yours go far!

 

[Jmcggnj6]

Ok almost 72 hours in and I see blood and vessels I labeled the cups so you all can see better which eggs are progressing. Eggs 1-4 are BBS Ameracauna Rooster over a Rainbow Dixie (Pioneer)Hen. And #5 is full blood Ameracauna.