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Incubation and Eggs. Trivia Quiz

Incubation has been used by people to artificially hatch eggs for millenia. This quiz contains some questions regarding both the history and actual process of incubation.

A multiple-choice quiz by abcdefghijkl. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
abcdefghijkl

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
89,531

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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Question 1 of 10

1. Incubation is the process of artificially hatching eggs. Which ancient people invented artificial incubation? Hint

Arabs

Ancient Greeks

Ancient Egyptians

Ancient Romans

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Question 2 of 10

2. How long does a chicken egg have to be incubated for before it hatches? Hint

21 days

24 Days

18 Days

22 Days

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Question 3 of 10

3. At what temperature in degrees Celsius is the ideal temperature for chicken eggs be incubated at? Hint

36.5 Degrees C

37.5 Degrees C

37 Degrees C

38 Degrees C

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Question 4 of 10

4. Why should round eggs not be incubated? Hint

The chicken doesn't know were to start pipping.

The air sac is likely to be displaced, when the chicken starts to hatch it won't be able to breathe.

The shell is likely to be weak.

All of the above.

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the normal incubation period for a duck (except Muscovies)? Hint

24 Days

18 Days

21 Days

28 Days

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the correct name for the undeveloped "fertile" part of the egg? Hint

Germinal Disc

The Fertile Bit

Embryo

None of these

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Question 7 of 10

7. The shell of the egg is made up of what substance? Hint

Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Bi-Carbonate

Sodium Carbonate

Sodium Chloride

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Question 8 of 10

8. True or False: If an egg has a tiny hairline crack you can still incubate it safely?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the most common cause of eggs not hatching? Hint

Infertility

Dead in the Shell

Weak Chicks that are unable to hatch

Poorly Nutritioned or Old Breeding Birds

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Question 10 of 10

10. If a chicken hatches out of its egg early (ie before incubation period has finished), which of the following is most likely to have caused it? Hint

Temperature too low

Humidity too low

Humidity too high

Temperature too high

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Incubation is the process of artificially hatching eggs. Which ancient people invented artificial incubation?

Answer: Ancient Egyptians

The Egyptians used large oven like structures powered by burning camel dung. (Source: Incubation, By K.Thear 1987)

2. How long does a chicken egg have to be incubated for before it hatches?

Answer: 21 days

On average, if the temperature is correct a chicken egg will hatch in 21 days.

3. At what temperature in degrees Celsius is the ideal temperature for chicken eggs be incubated at?

Answer: 37.5 Degrees C

The perfect temperature for incubation at the centre of the egg is 37.5 Degrees Celsius.

4. Why should round eggs not be incubated?

Answer: The air sac is likely to be displaced, when the chicken starts to hatch it won't be able to breathe.

As the chicken will start pipping where the air sac should be, it won't be able to breathe as there is no air.

5. What is the normal incubation period for a duck (except Muscovies)?

Answer: 28 Days

28 days. This does not apply to Muscovies, their incubation period is often between 30 and 32 days.

6. What is the correct name for the undeveloped "fertile" part of the egg?

Answer: Germinal Disc

The Germinal Disc is the fertile (ova) part of the egg. When heated to 37.5 degrees it will start to grow. (An Embryo is a Germ Disc that has started to grow after fertilisation)

7. The shell of the egg is made up of what substance?

Answer: Calcium Carbonate

The shell consists mostly of calcium carbonate.(CaCO3)

8. True or False: If an egg has a tiny hairline crack you can still incubate it safely?

Answer: False

False: Bacteria get in the crack and can cause a build up of Hydrogen Sulphide that causes the egg to explode in the incubator spreading diseases and/or infections.

9. What is the most common cause of eggs not hatching?

Answer: Poorly Nutritioned or Old Breeding Birds

Poorly nutritioned and old breeders cause all of the other symptoms.

10. If a chicken hatches out of its egg early (ie before incubation period has finished), which of the following is most likely to have caused it?

Answer: Temperature too high

High temperature causes the chicken to develop quicker. This often results in deformed chicks.

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