Have you ever thought about the science that’s involved in making the eggs that are currently sitting in your refrigerator? In recognition of National Egg Day, a couple of our journals are sharing some research on how quality eggs are actually produced. Everything from the hen’s housing environment to diet can change the quality of an egg. Take a minute to learn how this breakfast staple is produced.
“Productive performance and egg quality of laying hens fed diets supplemented with garlic and onion extracts” by K. Damaziak et al. from The Journal of Applied Poultry Research
“Egg production and egg quality in free-range laying hens housed at different outdoor stocking densities” by D. L. M. Campbell et al. from Poultry Science
“Comparative evaluation of egg morphometry and quality in Aseel hens under different rearing systems” by M. S. Rehman from The Journal of Applied Poultry Research
Image: “Brown Eggs in White Ceramic Bowl” by Brina Blum. Public Domain via Pexels.
