Author Description

Unlock the science behind every hatch and learn how to incubate with confidence. Whether you are a backyard chicken keeper, a classroom educator, a homesteader, or a curious beginner, Hatch Like a Scientist teaches you how to understand and manage incubation using real biological principles. Instead of guessing or relying on conflicting online advice, you will learn how eggs actually work, how embryos grow, and how environmental variables influence success at every stage. With a clear and approachable writing style, Lindsay Gonzales, MSc., guides you through the complete science of hatching. From the structure and function of the egg, to the evolutionary history of chickens, to genetics, natural brooding, artificial incubation, humidity strategies, species differences, and troubleshooting, this book gives you the knowledge to make intentional, evidence based decisions tailored to your unique environment. You will learn how to think like a scientist, observe like a biologist, and hatch like someone who truly understands the bigger picture.