Hatching

DNA Lab and Hatching

Turning fossil sets into dinosaur eggs, incubator countdown times, lab locations, and hatchery collection steps.

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Where is Dr. Ivy located in Prehistoric Farm?

Dr. Ivy is inside the DNA Lab on the central Home Island near your ranch pens, the dock, and the waterfall. Read the guide

How long does egg incubation take in Prehistoric Farm?

Countdown timers vary by species and rarity, ranging from around one minute for early creatures to five minutes or longer for rarer species. Read the guide

Do eggs automatically place dinosaurs on your ranch in Prehistoric Farm?

No, once the incubator countdown hits zero, you must walk to the adjacent hatchery station to claim the newborn before placing it on your ranch. Read the guide

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