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Hyperbaric Oxygen and Eggs

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a chamber where the air pressure is higher than normal atmospheric pressure. It is typically used to treat various medical conditions such as decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, and diabetic wounds.


As for treating an egg with hyperbaric oxygen, there is limited research on the effects of hyperbaric oxygen treatment on eggs, and it is not a common practice. However, some studies have suggested that exposing eggs to hyperbaric oxygen can improve hatchability rates and increase the overall health of the developing chick.


One study published in the Journal of Applied Poultry Research showed that eggs treated with hyperbaric oxygen had a significantly higher hatchability rate than untreated eggs. The researchers suggested that the increased oxygen levels may have improved embryonic development, leading to healthier chicks and better hatching rates.

Another study published in the Journal of Poultry Science showed that exposing eggs to hyperbaric oxygen during the first few days of incubation improved the growth rate and overall health of the resulting chicks.


Overall, while there is limited research on the effects of hyperbaric oxygen treatment on eggs, some studies suggest that it may have a positive impact on hatchability rates and the health of the developing chicks. However, more research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits and risks of this practice.


Guess who is going to start on some research soon! ;)

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