Eggs Week 1

What is the purpose of incubating chicken eggs as mentioned in the text?

• To keep the eggs clean

• To prevent the eggs from hatching

• To replace the mother hen

• To make the eggs turn into chicks

Why do most chicken farmers incubate eggs instead of relying on mother hens?

• Mother hens do not lay eggs regularly

• Mother hens are not capable of turning eggs

• Some hens are not good mothers

• Incubators are cheaper than hens

How does the incubation process mimic the role of a mother hen?

• By collecting fertilized eggs

• By keeping the eggs warm and turning them

• By leaving the eggs for long periods of time

• By allowing the eggs to be exposed to predators

What is the purpose of the yolk sac in the egg?

• To provide protection for the embryo

• To act as the white of the egg

• To serve as the food for the growing chick

• To form the brain and eyes of the chick

What is the significance of candling eggs during the incubation process?

• To cook the eggs halfway through

• To check for veins and growing embryos

• To speed up the hatching process

• To cool down the eggs

According to the text, when does the heart of the chick start beating?

• On day 1

• On day 2

• Around day 7

• At the end of the first week

What happens when the egg is held up to a bright light during candling?

• The egg breaks open

• The embryo is revealed

• The shell hardens

• The egg cooks

Why do farmers look for veins and the air cell during candling?

• To prepare the eggs for selling

• To ensure the embryos are growing

• To prevent the chicks from moving

• To check the color of the eggshell

What do farmers expect to see at the end of the incubation period?

• A cracked eggshell

• A fully grown chicken

• A few cells turning into a living being

• A shriveled egg yolk

How long does it typically take for chicken eggs to hatch in an incubator?

• 10 days

• 15 days

• 21 days

• 30 days