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 ...

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 ...

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 ...