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A hatchery is a facility where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions, especially those of fish, poultry or even turtles.[1][2][3] It may be used for ex situ conservation purposes, i.e. to breed rare or endangered species under controlled conditions; alternatively, it may be for economic reasons (i.e. to enhance food supplies or fishery resources).