As the chick readies to hatch, the eggshell's inner surface weakens. How the hardness of eggshells is created by a matrix is fascinating biology. And it may give us insight into a more human problem: ...

Knowing when to help a chick hatch can be difficult. Should you assist a chick that is struggling to get out of the shell, or let nature take its course? Incubators are abuzz with activity as backyard ...

How long does it take for a chicken egg to hatch naturally? Check out this breakdown of the 21-day cycle of a growing chick, covering development post-fertilization to hatching. From the time the egg ...

It's chicken hatching time. If you've never seen a chick crack out of its egg but always wanted to, look no further than the Oregon State University Extension Service Chicken Hatch Cam. You can watch ...

Researchers have developed a method for culturing fertilized chick eggs without their shells. The eggs were placed in an artificial culture vessel made of transparent film, allowing for real-time ...