| Abstract: | Attempts to artificially incubate the eggs of wild birds have failed in many respects in duplicating the success of natural incubation. As part of a larger study we had the opportunity to artificially incubate the eggs of 22 species of birds (three domestic and 19 wild species). We report the successes and failures associated with artificial incubation of these eggs. Moisture loss varied widely, not only for Orders of birds but for similar species within an Order. Overall hatching success and success through to 90% of incubation varied for different Orders and for similar species. Humidity and temperature are critical elements in the artificial incubation of wild bird eggs and must be closely monitored throughout incubation to ensure the best possible chance of hatching. Even when these elements are addressed, artificial incubation still can not duplicate the success of incubation by the parent. |
| Genre: | Article |
| ProdID: | 70003460 |
| Citation Author: | Klimstra, Jon D.; Stebbins, Katherine R.; Heinz, Gary H.; Hoffman, David J.; Kondrad, Shannon R. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Avian Biology Research |
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| Citation Number Of Pages: | 11 |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | 11 p. |
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| Citation Publisher: | Science Reviews 2000 Ltd. |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Factors related to the artificial incubation of wild bird eggs; 2009; Article; Journal; Avian Biology Research; Klimstra, Jon D.; Stebbins, Katherine R.; Heinz, Gary H.; Hoffman, David J.; Kondrad, Shannon R. |
| Citation Start Page: | 121 |
| Citation Volume: | 2 |
| Citation Year: | 2009 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Factors related to the artificial incubation of wild bird eggs; 2009; Article; Journal; Avian Biology Research; Klimstra, Jon D.; Stebbins, Katherine R.; Heinz, Gary H.; Hoffman, David J.; Kondrad, Shannon R. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (INDEX PAGE): | http://stl.publisher.ingentaconnect.com/content/stl/abr/2009/00000002/00000003/art00002 |
| Date Other: | Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00 -0500 |
| Publisher: | Science Reviews 2000 Ltd. |
