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[bunch-a-chickens]

how does an inubating egg gain weight? its not like it eats.

 

[silkiechicken]

Nope, eggs don't gain weight, they lose weight:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=23264

 

[bunch-a-chickens]

ooo, i knew that

 

[arlee453]

It grows by absorbing the yolk. Converting the yolk to baby chicken releases heat and energy which reduced the final weight of the egg by hatching time.

Works though, most of the time - pretty cool, eh??