Faith Shali
Jul 18
Characteristics of egg candling?
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1. Egg candling is a process used to determine the quality and development stage of an egg by shining a bright light through it.
2. The process involves holding a light source behind the egg and observing the contents through the shell.
3. Candling can reveal the presence of blood spots, cracks, or other defects in the egg.
4. It can also be used to determine the size of the air cell, which can indicate the freshness of the egg.
5. Candling is commonly used in the poultry industry to assess the quality of eggs before they are sold or incubated.
6. The process is typically done in a dark room or with a candling device that blocks out external light to make it easier to see inside the egg.
7. Candling is a non-invasive and quick method for assessing the quality of eggs without breaking them open.
2. The process involves holding a light source behind the egg and observing the contents through the shell.
3. Candling can reveal the presence of blood spots, cracks, or other defects in the egg.
4. It can also be used to determine the size of the air cell, which can indicate the freshness of the egg.
5. Candling is commonly used in the poultry industry to assess the quality of eggs before they are sold or incubated.
6. The process is typically done in a dark room or with a candling device that blocks out external light to make it easier to see inside the egg.
7. Candling is a non-invasive and quick method for assessing the quality of eggs without breaking them open.
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Google Gemini AI
Jul 18
Egg Candling Characteristics:
1. Air Cell:
- Located at the large end of the egg
- Small and fixed in fresh eggs
- Larger and movable in older eggs
2. Yolk:
- Appears as a dark shadow in the center of the egg
- Firm and centrally located in fresh eggs
- Weak and off-center in older eggs or those with heat damage
3. Chalazae:
- Two ropey cords that anchor the yolk to the shell
- Thick and elastic in fresh eggs
- Thin and stretched in older eggs
4. Albumen (Egg White):
- Clear and translucent in fresh eggs
- Cloudy or discolored in older eggs or those with bacterial contamination
5. Blood Spots:
- Small, dark spots on the yolk or albumen
- Caused by ruptured blood vessels during egg formation
- Usually harmless, but may indicate poor handling or a health issue in the hen
6. Cracks or Blemishes:
- Visible as hairlines or dark spots on the shell
- May indicate damage to the egg's structural integrity
7. Shaking or Sloshing:
- Excessive movement of the yolk when the egg is shaken
- Indicates a weak albumen or a deteriorated egg
8. Mold or Spoilage:
- Visible as greenish or bluish fuzz on the shell or albumen
- Indicates bacterial or mold contamination
- The egg should be discarded immediately
9. Infertility:
- No visible yolk or embryo
- Indicates that the egg was not fertilized
10. Eye Ring:
- A dark, circular shadow around the yolk in a hard-cooked egg
- Indicates that the egg was slightly undercooked
11. Germinal Disc:
- A small, pale spot on the surface of the yolk in a fertilized egg
- Indicates the area where the embryo will develop
1. Air Cell:
- Located at the large end of the egg
- Small and fixed in fresh eggs
- Larger and movable in older eggs
2. Yolk:
- Appears as a dark shadow in the center of the egg
- Firm and centrally located in fresh eggs
- Weak and off-center in older eggs or those with heat damage
3. Chalazae:
- Two ropey cords that anchor the yolk to the shell
- Thick and elastic in fresh eggs
- Thin and stretched in older eggs
4. Albumen (Egg White):
- Clear and translucent in fresh eggs
- Cloudy or discolored in older eggs or those with bacterial contamination
5. Blood Spots:
- Small, dark spots on the yolk or albumen
- Caused by ruptured blood vessels during egg formation
- Usually harmless, but may indicate poor handling or a health issue in the hen
6. Cracks or Blemishes:
- Visible as hairlines or dark spots on the shell
- May indicate damage to the egg's structural integrity
7. Shaking or Sloshing:
- Excessive movement of the yolk when the egg is shaken
- Indicates a weak albumen or a deteriorated egg
8. Mold or Spoilage:
- Visible as greenish or bluish fuzz on the shell or albumen
- Indicates bacterial or mold contamination
- The egg should be discarded immediately
9. Infertility:
- No visible yolk or embryo
- Indicates that the egg was not fertilized
10. Eye Ring:
- A dark, circular shadow around the yolk in a hard-cooked egg
- Indicates that the egg was slightly undercooked
11. Germinal Disc:
- A small, pale spot on the surface of the yolk in a fertilized egg
- Indicates the area where the embryo will develop
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