Petaluma Hatchery Egg Incubation January 1942

A hatchery in Petaluma, Sonoma County, California, demonstrates the poultry industrys innovation. In January 1942, workers place eggs into an incubator, a practice pioneered by Lyman Ryce in 1878. Ryces methods advanced egg production and contributed to Californias reputation as a leader in poultry farming. This facility highlights significant agricultural history.

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