The Parrot Society UK

The Egg

Soon after Incubation the germinal disc can be seen

Embryo can be seen with capillaries extending over the yolk, transporting nutrients

Early development of the eye's and limbs

The embryo has detached itsself from the amnion and moves like a frog, the heart takes on its shape and the vascular system develops further

The iris takes on pigment and the beak hardens

The first feathers are visible, the head is fully formed, the sex organs are also developed

The chick uses its egg tooth to get out of the shell

The chick soon after birth