1. the quality or capacity of eggs to hatch successfully; the percentage or likelihood that eggs will produce viable offspring
Usage: primarily used in agriculture, poultry science, and animal husbandry

Examples

• The hatchability of the chicken eggs was 85% this season.
• Farmers monitor hatchability rates to assess the health of their breeding flocks.
• Poor storage conditions can significantly reduce the hatchability of fertilized eggs.
• The hatchability of duck eggs depends on proper temperature and humidity control.
• Genetic selection has improved hatchability in commercial poultry over the past decade.