The article explores the intricate process of egg production in birds, highlighting how mothers can manipulate various aspects of the egg composition before laying. It delves into the factors influencing egg manipulation, such as genetics, hormones, and environmental conditions.
I just finished a book, “Wild Moms” by Carin Bondar. In the book, the author states that in mother birds, many aspects of the egg composition can be directly manipulated by the mothers prior to laying.
The simple answer is that the inherent desire to survive and perpetuate the species is at the heart of it. Most of the egg manipulation is controlled by genetics and hormones along with the influence of exterior factors, such as weather, food and nutrient availability. The surroundings and challenge of survival also have an impact.
Knowing all the steps and processes an egg goes through to emerge makes me think we aren’t paying enough for chicken eggs — even with the skyrocketing prices of late. Producing that much calcium to make a shell in just 24 hours is worth the price alone, but add in the manipulations of color, size, shape and shell thickness, and birds are practically laying golden eggs.
AVIAN BIOLOGY EGG PRODUCTION BIRD BEHAVIOR EVOLUTION NUTRITION
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