Eggs

I have a question that has been mulling around my head for a while now.
Why do we incubate eggs on the surface of whatever we choose to use and in the light? When naturally in the wild they are covered up and in the dark?

Because in tbe wild that covering is there to keep the eggs warm ... in an incubator the temperature could not be guaranteed if the eggs were covered.

JoesMum said:

Because in tbe wild that covering is there to keep the eggs warm ... in an incubator the temperature could not be guaranteed if the eggs were covered.

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Thanks. Makes sense. What about them been in the pitch black in the wild. I read somewhere (can't remember where) that when candling eggs you can see vains incubated eggs. But not when they are under ground. Is this true?

Another egg question. Does anyo

JoesMum said:

Because in tbe wild that covering is there to keep the eggs warm ... in an incubator the temperature could not be guaranteed if the eggs were covered.

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We could cover them in the incubator and still have the control of temps needed.

Anyway, next question.

In the wild the young hatch out, then the neonate climbs to surface for oxygen, then it must lay there with just head out of the ground whilst it soaks up the egg sack and seal the umbilical cord. Then head for cover and food. Is this correct?

Interesting question.
Bump.