Factors related to the artificial incubation of wild bird eggs
Avian Biology Research
By: Jon D. Klimstra, Katherine R. Stebbins, Gary H. Heinz, David J. Hoffman, and Shannon R. Kondrad
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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.
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Klimstra, J.D., Stebbins, K.R., Heinz, G.H., Hoffman, D.J., Kondrad, S.R., 2009, Factors related to the artificial incubation of wild bird eggs: Avian Biology Research, v. 2, no. 3, p. 121-131.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Factors related to the artificial incubation of wild bird eggs |
| Series title | Avian Biology Research |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Science Reviews 2000 Ltd. |
| Publisher location | London, U.K. |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 11 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Avian Biology Research |
| First page | 121 |
| Last page | 131 |