hatchability
- a word derived from hatch.
Example Sentences
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"Right now they're scrambling to really put any egg in the incubator that can be in the incubator, and they're paying a price in terms of not as good hatchability," he said.
From Reuters ● Jul. 9, 2014
There is no sign that the tight supply of breeder birds and drop in hatchability threatens human health.
From Reuters ● Jul. 9, 2014
In connection with the discussion of fertile eggs, I want to point out the fact that the whole subject of fertility as distinct from hatchability, is somewhat meaningless.
From The Dollar Hen by Hastings, Milo M. (Milo Milton)
I was somewhat puzzled, as I could see no rational explanation of the relation between disinfecting incubator walls and the hatchability of the chick in its germ-proof cage.
From The Dollar Hen by Hastings, Milo M. (Milo Milton)
Not only is egg production better but they are less likely to become so fat and large as to interfere with the fertility and hatchability of the eggs.
From Ducks and Geese by Lamon, Harry M.
