Authors : E.Z. Mushi , J.W. Isa , M.G. Binta and M.C.G. Kgotlhane
Abstract: A study was undertaken to investigate the physical characteristics of eggs of farmed ostriches. A total of 75 eggs were measured for weight, length, width, shell thickness at lesser curvature, middle curvature and greater curvature. The mean weight was 1321±219 g. The mean length and width were 15.77±1.09 and 12.88±0.97 cm, respectively. The mean shell thickness at lesser curvature was 1.67±0.18 mm, at middle curvature 1.65±0.16 mm and at greater curvature 1.64±0.14 mm. There was no significant difference between the findings in this study as compared to those of ostrich eggs from other countries.
E.Z. Mushi , J.W. Isa , M.G. Binta and M.C.G. Kgotlhane , 2007. Physical Characteristics of Ostrich (Sruthio camelus) Eggs from Botswana . Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 6: 676-677.