The Amazing Journey from Egg to Baby Chick

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What is the process called when a chick hatches from an egg?

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Hatching.

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How long does it take for a chick to hatch from a fertilized egg?

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21 days.

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What is the name of the developing chick inside the egg?

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Embryo.

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What is the purpose of the egg tooth?

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The egg tooth helps the chick break open the shell when it is time to hatch.

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What do hens lay that can be eaten by humans?

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Eggs.

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What happens if a rooster is not around?

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The eggs laid by the hen will not be fertilized.

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What is the egg white called?

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Albumen.

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What do chicks develop inside the egg?

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They develop into fully formed chicks.

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What is the first thing a chick does after hatching?

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It takes a short rest and then starts walking.

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What is the main difference between fertilized and unfertilized eggs?

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Fertilized eggs can develop into chicks, while unfertilized eggs cannot.