noun
hatching egg
A rare technical term for an egg intended for hatching, as opposed to a table egg. Used in agricultural or poultry contexts.
孵化用卵は、食用卵と区別して管理される。
Hatching eggs are managed separately from table eggs.
食用卵 refers to eggs for eating, while 孵化用卵 specifically means eggs set aside for hatching chicks.
Compound of 孵化 (hatching) + 用 (for the purpose of) + 卵 (egg).