Electronic Journal of Polish Agricultural Universities (EJPAU) founded by all Polish Agriculture Universities presents original papers and review articles relevant to all aspects of agricultural sciences. It is target for persons working both in science and industry,regulatory agencies or teaching in agricultural sector. Covered by IFIS Publishing (Food Science and Technology Abstracts), ELSEVIER Science - Food Science and Technology Program, CAS USA (Chemical Abstracts), CABI Publishing UK and ALPSP (Association of Learned and Professional Society Publisher - full membership). Presented in the Master List of Thomson ISI.
2001
Volume 4
Issue 2
Topic:
Animal Husbandry
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Majewska D. 2001. THE INFLUENCE OF EMU (DROMAIUS NOVAEHOLLANDIAE) EGG STORAGE TIME ON HATCHABILITY AND CHICK SURVIVAL, EJPAU 4(2), #09.
Available Online: http://www.ejpau.media.pl/volume4/issue2/animal/abs-09.html

THE INFLUENCE OF EMU (DROMAIUS NOVAEHOLLANDIAE) EGG STORAGE TIME ON HATCHABILITY AND CHICK SURVIVAL

Danuta Majewska

 

ABSTRACT



The study involved 113 emu eggs, laid by 4–yr–old hens kept by a Canadian breeder in Ontario. Those eggs which the shells had been damaged during transport were used for chemical assays to determine dry matter, protein, and fat contents in the yolk. The egg weight and shape index were determined as well.

Key words: emu, incubation, hatchability, chick survival.