The category or type of chicken used to produce eggs for human consumption

The __________ is the most popular laying breed in the United States producing a white egg.

__________ are Georgia's number one farm commodity.

Depending on breed, most hens lay an egg every __________.

What environmental condition will determine when a hen will lay an egg?

A hen must be exposed to a rooster to produce an egg.

Broilers are marketed at __________ weeks of age.

Hen begin producing eggs at __________ months old.

The yellow portion of the egg that is a major source of vitamins, minerals, and fat

Pocket of air formed at the large end of the egg due to contraction of the contents due to cooling after laying.

The clear portion of the egg that is a major source of riboflavin and protein.

The part of the egg that will develop into a chick if the egg is fertilized.

Two thin layers that form a protective layer against bacteria. The air cell forms between these two layers.

Twisted, cord-like strands of egg white that anchor the yolk in the center of the egg.

The outer covering of the egg composed largely of calcium carbonate.

Eggs are inspected for quality control with special lights. This is called __________.

True or False: The eggs we buy in the grocery store can not hatch into chicks.

The color of a hen's __________ and __________ may be an indicator of the color egg (shell) she will lay.

A mature female chicken is a __________.

An uncastrated male chicken is called a __________.

A baby chicken is called a __________.