A leading expert synthesises current research. He provides a great deal of information on incubation to enable breeders to achieve greater success in incubating species as diverse as parrots, raptors and waterfowl. Drawing on research on both natural and artificial egg incubation, carried out on a wide range of species, Deeming discusses such topics as nest structure, egg formation, embryonic development, and behavior of adult birds during incubation, including egg turning.