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Egg Shell

The egg shells should be clean and unbroken.


  • The birds fly in the sky above the earth. - 60
  • There are approximately 9,000 different species of birds. - 9788
  •  Bird 
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  • The birds of a feather are flocking together. - 61
  • Eggs should be refrigerated at 45 degrees F. Do not eat raw eggs, or you may get sick. One egg contains about 245 mg cholesterol. - 193
  • Egg candling consists of viewing the individual egg before a light. This makes it possible to observe the condition and behavior of the interior contents (yolk, white, and air cell) and soundness and cleanliness of the shell. This makes it possible to classify each egg according to quality factors. - 194
  • First eggs are inspected and classified according to weight (or size) expressed in ounces per dozen. Egg grading, then, is the grouping of eggs into lots having similar characteristics as to quality and weight. - 195
  • The normal egg has an oval shape with one end larger than the other, and it tapers toward the smaller end. These ends of an egg are commonly called the large end (air cell end) and the small end.
    An egg shell that approximates the usual shape and that is of good even texture and strength and free from rough areas or thin spots. Slight ridges and rough areas that do not materially affect the shape, texture, and strength of the shell are permitted. - 196
  • The egg white should be clean and firm and no blood spots. - 197
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  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)  

Question: What is a bird?
  Answer: A bird is a warm blooded animal with feathers and wings. - 68

Question: Where do baby birds come from?
  Answer: Baby birds are hatched from eggs. - 69


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  Comments and Quotes  

There is more than one way to cook an egg and apparently I'm supposed to ask first rather than automatically scrambling them every time. Who knew?? Just when you think you are doing someone a favor. - Valerie Bernard - 284


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