Will an egg laid without a rooster present develop into chick?

No, an egg laid without a rooster present will not develop into a chick.

Here's why:

* Fertilization: A rooster's sperm is necessary to fertilize the egg. Without fertilization, the egg will only contain the female genetic material (from the hen).

* Embryonic Development: For an egg to develop into a chick, the fertilized egg needs to undergo a process of cell division and development. This process is triggered by the presence of both male and female genetic material.

So, while a hen can lay eggs without a rooster, these eggs will only contain the yolk and white and will not have the potential to become chicks.