Watch Chick Hatch On Egg Cam

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Resource:Watch Chick Hatch On Egg Cam
Provider:University of Nebraska: 4-H Embryology
Summary:Age Range: All
Gather the kids around the computer and watch a Guinea Fowl hatching on this 4-H webcam provided by the University of Nebraska. Just click on the words "Watch Egg Cam" when you get to the website. A new page opens. Scroll 1/2 way down the page to the video screen and click on the arrow to watch the video clip.
Note:

Directly below the "Egg Cam" screen there is a link to a graphic video of a chicken laying an egg. Parental discretion, as always, is advised to determine suitability of content.
Description:Once you've watched the Egg Cam, explore all of the other fascinating aspects of embryology on this site including:

*Incubation - Learn about the techniques and tools used to incubate and hatch poultry eggs.

*Candling - Find out how to "candle" eggs to see how the embryos are growing and to make sure they are healthy.

*Photos & Movie Clips - See photographs and watch amazing video clips of candling and hatching eggs.

*Resources - Get links to more information on raising poultry.

This website has a wealth of information, bookmark it to return often.
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C A T E G O R I E S
Orientation:General
Subjects:Animals
Teaching Methods:Online Interactive, Simulation
I N T E N D E D   F O R:
Ages:3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18
Grades:Pre-K,K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
F O R   M O R E   I N F O R M A T I O N
Web Site:http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/Embryology/