Egg sizes

[Mosha]

OK I searched for a topic, I found one but the posts are not showing just the names. We have 6 chickens, but her indoors wants to up production. So now I need to know the egg specs please. Most of the ones we get are around 60 to 65 grams.

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[Speedo1968]

You say "wants to up production" but then go on to talk about egg weights !

 

What are you interested in, egg numbers, egg weights or both ?

 

Is your intention to eat more eggs or to sell ?

 

What type of bird do you have now ?

 

If for home enjoyment ( eating that is ) then ducks eggs are better, but there are down sides.

[ClutchClark]

I prefer the taste of duck eggs myself and they are typically larger in size.

[Mosha]

You say "wants to up production" but then go on to talk about egg weights !

 

What are you interested in, egg numbers, egg weights or both ?

 

Is your intention to eat more eggs or to sell ?

 

What type of bird do you have now ?

 

If for home enjoyment ( eating that is ) then ducks eggs are better, but there are down sides.

She wants more chickens, so more eggs. From what I remember they are graded by weight, which is why I mentioned the weight of 1 egg. I did weigh a bought grade 2 which was about what we are currently getting, they've just started laying. She wants to sell what we don't eat.

They look like Rhodes, they are what was provided in the government village handout.

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[pigeonjake]

they will be FI hybreds brown in colour

[Mosha]

they will be FI hybreds brown in colour

Thanks Jake. That looks like them.

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[Mosha]

OK found something.
Size 2 60 to 65 gms

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[ozzydom]

 

Ite

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

SIZING

The size of egg shall be considered by weight of

an individual egg (Table 2). Unless otherwise

specified for the commercial purpose, the size of eggs shall be as follows:

Table 2

Size of egg based on weight

(Section 4)

No. Size

Minimum weight (g)

0 Jumbo

>70

1 Extra large

>65-70

2 Large

>60-65

3 Medium

>55-60

4 Small

>50-55

5 Peewee

>45-50

[Mosha]

  Ite                 4. SIZING The size of egg shall be considered by weight of an individual egg (Table 2). Unless otherwise specified for the commercial purpose, the size of eggs shall be as follows: Table 2 Size of egg based on weight (Section 4) No. Size Minimum weight (g) 0 Jumbo >70 1 Extra large >65-70 2 Large >60-65 3 Medium >55-60 4 Small >50-55 5 Peewee >45-50

That's the source I found. Eggs in the local markets appear to be based on that. Even if the boss can't find any more hens. I won't go back to shop bought eggs. What we are getting taste great.

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