hatch
verb (used with object)
to bring forth (young) from the egg.
hatchability
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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
If the reader will refer to the tables of hatchability and mortality he will see that for our northern states this is one of the worst seasons for hatching.
From The Dollar Hen by Milo M. (Milo Milton) Hastings
The reason for the greater livability is that the real hatchability of the eggs is 70 per cent. to 75 per cent., and is reduced by mechanical breakage.
From The Dollar Hen by Milo M. (Milo Milton) Hastings
As before mentioned, the fertility of eggs bears fairly definite relation to the hatchability, so likewise the hatchability bears a relation to the livability of chicks.
From The Dollar Hen by Milo M. (Milo Milton) Hastings
