Effects of some egg characteristics on the mass loss and hatchability of ostrich (Struthio camelus) eggs

Sahan Ü., Altan Ö., Ipek A., Yilmaz B.

BRITISH POULTRY SCIENCE, vol.44, no.3, pp.380-385, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 44 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/00071660310005198337
  • Journal Name: BRITISH POULTRY SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.380-385
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

1. This study was conducted to examine some egg characteristics and determine the effects of eggshell thickness and eggshell porosity on water loss and hatchability of eggs in ostriches.