Topics:
Animal Refresher, Poultry Science
Cause of Piped Egg Condition
Egg fails to hatch (piped egg condition) is mainly due to:
- Low moisture in incubator — Correct Answer
- Low temperature
- Poor ventilation
- None of these
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Low moisture in incubator
A piped egg is one where the chick has begun to crack the shell (pipping) but fails to complete hatching. This is mainly caused by low moisture (humidity) in the hatcher.
Why Low Moisture Causes Piped Egg
- Low humidity causes the inner shell membrane to dry out and tighten around the chick.
- The chick becomes "shrink-wrapped" and cannot rotate to complete the hatching process.
- Adequate humidity (70% R.H. in hatcher) keeps membranes moist and pliable.
Comparison of Incubation Problems
- Early embryonic death → Too high/low temperature
- Piped egg (can't hatch) → Low moisture
- Dead-in-shell → Poor ventilation + faulty turning
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