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Incubation

Incubation is keeping eggs warm, moist, and aired so the baby animal inside can grow.

Think of it this way

A covered casserole dish from the oven holds warmth around the food inside. The lid traps heat and moisture, keeping things warm and damp. That same idea is how incubation works — steady heat, moisture, and airflow help the baby animal grow inside the egg.

Explaining incubation by grade level

A hen sits on her eggs to keep them warm. In a box with a light bulb, you can do the same thing. The egg needs warm air and a little water nearby. After many days, a chick hatches from the egg.