Lancaster farming. (Lancaster, Pa., etc.) 1955-current, January 07, 1989, Image 50

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    The Bird And The Incredible Edible Egg
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rger as the hen gets older.
inspect each egg with a special light.
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Which came first...
the chicken or the egg?
It was the chicken, citing as the
authority the Bible
Genesis 1 19 20
Read our
story color the pictures, and lean,
why eggs are such an important
part of our modern diet Eggs can
be part of a good breakfast
People who start their day with a
good wholesome breakfast will
have a better day than those who
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It takes a chick 21
to hatch from an
incubator.
After 21 weeks, chickens are moved to the laying
house where they lay eggs.
Eggs are weighed to see if they are jumbo, extra large,
large, medium, small, or pee wee.
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Many chicks live together where they eat,
and are kept warm.
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Most eggs are never touched by human hands until
bought at the supermarket.
Eggs are packed in specially designed cartons.
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