temp affects sex of chickens
The cooling is thought to work by slowing down the operation of enzymes involved in sex determination. The cooling has to be done very precisely. Chickens try to keep their eggs at a steady 37.5C below their body. This is the temperature used in commercial incubators. drop in temperature can change the sex of chickens. A brief, chilly spell can change the sex of chickens in the egg, the festival learnt yesterday.