Avian Study Flashcards
0
Q
What is the most important factor in determining egg quality?
A
Interior egg quality
1
Q
What is candling used for?
A
To judge interior egg quality
2
Q
Where is the air cell normally located in the egg?
A
Large end of the egg
3
Q
True or false: external grade A and AA eggs have identical standards?
A
True
4
Q
What are the parts of an egg?
A
Albumen, shell, shell membrane, and yoke
5
Q
What is the air cell depth for an A quality egg?
A
3/16 or less (need label)
6
Q
What is the shell thickness for a B quality egg?
A
May show pronounced thin spots
