What's Cracking

How many eggs will most hens lay in their lifetime?

• 530

• 100

• 300

• 700

What does foraging mean according to the text?

• Finding your own food

• Sleeping in a nest

• Laying eggs

• Building a shelter

What is the main difference between cage-free hens and free-range hens?

• Cage-free hens can’t go outside, but free-range hens can.

• Free-range hens lay more eggs.

• Cage-free hens are smaller.

• Free-range hens eat more food.

How does an egg water test work?

• Place a raw egg in a glass of cold water and if it sinks, it’s fresh. But if the egg floats, it’s gone bad.

• Boil the egg and see if it cracks.

• Shake the egg and listen for a sound.

• Weigh the egg on a scale.

Where do eggs go to be cleaned?

• The grading station or a facility

• A local farm

• A grocery store

• A chicken coop

Why are the eggs gently scrubbed?

• To get rid of dirt and bacteria

• To make them shiny

• To change their color

• To make them heavier

What is the process called when they look at the quality of the egg?

• Candling

• Boiling

• Weighing

• Cracking

How long can an unwashed pasture-raised egg last?

• Up to a month on the counter or up to six months in the fridge

• One week

• Two days

• One year

Eggs that don’t go to the store are often turned into what?

• Liquid, frozen or powder

• Cheese

• Butter

• Bread

Besides food, what else might we find eggs in?

• Shampoo

• Paint

• Shoes

• Books