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Factors Affecting Egg Quality

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EP127 Factors Affecting Egg Quality

by R. Scott Beyer

  • Published Date: Jan 2005
Many factors affect egg quality. As a hen ages, the shells thin. Genetics, feed quality, medications and environment (light, temperature, etc.) play a role in egg quality.
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