Well this is cool. If dogs can smell cancer or insulin fluctuations, can they be taught to sex eggs?
https://www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/sexing-chicken-eggs-scent
https://www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/sexing-chicken-eggs-scent
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New farm dog trick! I do chicken math on the side but my career is with dogs. This is not thousands of dollars of training like an assistant dog. This would be totally worth the money on a small farm! A dog trainer could really make a name for themselves exploring this uncharted territory! Heck, the rooster dilemma is becoming an animal welfare dilemma in the UK and absolutely a topic of science here!Interesting! Thanks for the link.
They aren't wasted in certain situations and operations but I promise, for the people who operate on 50 and below there is most certainly a "rooster conundrum".The male chicks aren't wasted. They are used in animal feed. However, having the ability to save resources by not having to incubate would be a cost savings to the hatcheries. Interesting technology