Effects of the colour and spot of eggshell on hatchability in Turkey

Oebasilar E. E., Poyraz O., Kaya A., Uenlu N.

Indian Veterinary Journal, vol.84, no.7, pp.719-721, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 84 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Journal Name: Indian Veterinary Journal
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.719-721
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Shell colour, spot size and spot intensity had effect on hatchability. Therefore eggs with light brown shell colour, spot size of > 1 mm and spot intensity of 30-60% might be preferred in order to obtain maximum hatchability of fertile eggs.