Incubation

Incubation in ARK: Survival Evolved is the process of hatching Fertilized Eggs into babies as part of breeding.

Incubation requires time and a steady temperature, e.g. by isolation in a room, fire, otter/Dimetrodon (level melee), or Air Conditioners can be used to increase or decrease the temperature respectively. The amount of time an incubated egg requires before it hatches into a baby dinosaur depends on the species of the parents. To incubate, the egg must be placed directly on the floor/ground; if the temperature is not correct, the egg will lose health until it dies.

The incubation can be "paused" by picking up the egg. Place the egg in a refrigerator to preserve it longer, the incubation progress will be saved.

If is used to incubate the egg, pay close attention to the health of the eggs from display. Temperature must still be maintained by adjusting the Incubator's temperature.

When the egg hatches, the baby will require intensive care.