How does a chick get out of its egg?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How does a chick get out of its egg?

The Big Idea

Hatching is hard work for a chick! It takes time and patience. How does a chick get out of its egg?

Pipping

Step one: Pipping. First, the chick breaks a small hole in the shell. That first hole is called pipping.

Rest and Turn

Step two: Rest and Turn. Then it rests, breathes air from the air pocket, and slowly turns. As it turns, it chips a ring around the blunt end with its egg tooth.

Push Out

Step three: Push Out. At last it pushes the top off and wriggles out, damp and tired. The whole job can take hours, and sometimes more than a day.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! First hole. Breathe. Chip a ring. Damp and tired.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Chicks in the same nest often hatch within hours of each other. Hatching can take more than a day. The egg tooth does the chipping. Chicks rest a lot while hatching.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Put a small toy inside a paper bag and close it. Try to tear a small hole using only your fingertips. Then tear a ring around the top. How long did it take? Notice how patient a chick must be.

Outro

A chick first pips a small hole, then rests, breathes from the air pocket, and turns to chip a ring around the blunt end. Finally it pushes the top off and wriggles out, which can take hours or even more than a day. Science is amazing! Remember, every big discovery starts with a small question. Keep looking, keep learning, and keep asking why! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!