Have you seen this? Japanese students hatch egg outside shell!?

[Husker Hens]

I'm sure others have seen this as it's been all over the internet, but I just saw it and can't find a thread on it. It's totally cool, but at the same time kinda freaks me out! Watch the video though, very interesting!

http://www.sciencealert.com/watch-a-chick-develop-and-hatch-outside-of-the-egg

 

[lydiagirl99]

How amazing that must of been to see !

 

[goatstone]

That is incredibly cool!

 

[gemma24]

that is soooo cool!!!

 

[Husker Hens]

I agree, it's awesome! Beats the heck out of candling as far as learning is concerned, but it still just seems so unnatural to me.

 

[BradnerGirl]

I am no expert and I don't mean to be cynical but I have so many questions about this video.

First and foremost, how does it peck it's way out? They never showed this in the video I watched.
2. What about the air pocket?
3. Bacteria is so important...I guess they use sterile plastic?
4. What about humidity?

Having said all that, if this is real...it's very cool!

 

[ilovechickens90]

Yeah i saw the video and Immediately thought of this site! check out the link in OP's post!

 

[Husker Hens]

Reproducing an air pocket, a sterile environment, and humidity would be easy in a lab. How to reproduce the chick pecking its way out is a good question!

 

[Vicki_Chicki]

I'm sure others have seen this as it's been all over the internet, but I just saw it and can't find a thread on it. It's totally cool, but at the same time kinda freaks me out! Watch the video though, very interesting!

http://www.sciencealert.com/watch-a-chick-develop-and-hatch-outside-of-the-egg

I know this is an older thread, but I am currently trying this! Just got my eggs and will be working on this project. I’m glad to see that others are interested, and if wanted I could post pictures and updates!