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Egg grading

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by ktownjeep, Nov 8, 2007.

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  1. Nov 8, 2007 #1
    ktownjeep

    ktownjeep Out Of The Brooder

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    Ive been searching online for a egg grading chart, but cant find one. single egg weight = grade
    Can anyone help me?
     
  3. Nov 8, 2007 #2
    WindyOaksYokes

    WindyOaksYokes Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Here is a good link that might help you out.
    http://www.ams.usda.gov/howtobuy/eggs.htm

    as for weight... these are approx from information that I have gathered

    Jumbo eggs 2.5oz
    Extra Large 2.25oz
    Large 2.0 oz
    Medium 1.75 oz.
    Small 1.5 oz
    Peewee 1.25oz

    Hope this helps and is what you are looking for.
    Tes
     
  5. Nov 8, 2007 #3
    spottedtail

    spottedtail Chillin' With My Peeps

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    A small accurate scale is needed for sizing eggs for customers. Most people prefer uniformity in both size and color.
    I sell eggs as either Medium or Large. If an egg is off-color or has some other cosmetic defect, it's not included.
    It really does make a good impression when your customer opens a carton and sees a set of clean, fresh, uniform eggs. These impressed customers will be good advertisement for your eggs.

    Good luck,
    spot
     
    Last edited: Nov 8, 2007

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