2. The hen's egg
The structure and composition of a hen's egg are shown in figure
1
and table
2
.
It's all a question of the breed of hen, and feed plays no part. These are the Leghorns, small, highly productive white hens that lay white-shelled eggs. So do Bresse hens.
White shells are translucent when candled, making it easier to eliminate internal defects such as blood spots. White-shelled eggs need to be produced cleanly, as the stains are very visible....
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