The process involves maintaining a consistent temperature and humidity level within a controlled environment, typically an incubator, for a specific duration to facilitate embryonic development. This method provides a means of hatching these birds outside of natural brooding conditions, offering control over factors such as timing and environmental conditions.
Successful artificial hatching offers numerous advantages, including increased production yields, protection from predators, and optimized environmental control. Historically, this technique has allowed for scaling up quail farming operations and has been integral to research studies requiring controlled breeding environments.