Practice mode Animal husbandry

What happens if an egg is set for incubation with its broad end downwards and its pointed end upwards?

Correct answer D. Embryo death occurs

Explanation

The air cell lies at the broad end, and the embryo's head must develop beside it. Setting the egg upside down causes malposition, so the chick cannot reach the air cell and usually dies.

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