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Laying Eggs
The mother hen lays her fertilized eggs. -
Eggs come to MPH!
The chicken eggs are delivered to MPHM school and we put them in our incubator. The temperature needs to be maintained at approximately 100 degrees. -
Caring for our eggs!
The eggs need to not only be kept at a constant temperature of about 100 degrees but are also turned approximately 3 times a day. The students spray the eggs with water from a water bottle to add additional humidty inside the incubator. -
Embryo Growth
The embryo growth has started. Blood vessels and the eye spot have formed. The yolk is the food source for the embryo. -
Looks like a chick??
The eyes and beak are beginning to form and has taken on a more real life shape. The eyes are still oversized. -
More Growth!
The chick continues to grow in size and continues to take the shape of a baby chick. When candling the eggs, some movement can be seen. -
Celebrating New Life!
Four baby chicks hatched today!
