Thought this was interesting as it implies that the only real benefit of maternal incubation (in a dry climate) is to slow dessication and give the eggs time to hatch and allowing for more yolk absorption. Ergo --> if we, as breeders, have the ability to do that even more efficiently than mom ever could (and reduce stress on mom as well), what is the point of maternal incubation?
Food for thought.
http://www.cebc.cnrs.fr/publipdf/2005/AEER7.pdf
Cheers,
Kat
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