Scavenger Hunt: Eggs

Name ____________________

Date _____________________

Scavenger Hunt: Eggs

1. National Egg Month is celebrated in _______________.

2. What is the most popular breed of chicken in NC? ___________

Why is it the most popular breed in our state?

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3. What is the ratio of needed laying hens for the number of people in NC?

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4. On the average how many eggs does a person eat per year? _________

Figure out how many eggs our class would eat in a year? _____________

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5. How did the chicken become part of NC's agriculture products today?

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6. Where are most of the egg producers of our state located?

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7. What were some of the first techniques (ways) used to keep eggs fresher for longer periods of time?

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8. What invention increased the supply of fresh eggs throughout the year?

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9. What are other uses for the eggs instead of food?

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10. Which NC region produces the most eggs?

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11. What do chickens eat? ______________________________________

How does diet affect the production of eggs?

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12. What special equipment makes the farmers' jobs easier?

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13. What ways are eggs sold? ___________________________________

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Which way are eggs sold the most? _______________________________

14. Why are eggs usually sold in cartons or flats of 6, 12, 18, or 24 eggs?

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15. How are eggs transported from the farm to the stores?

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16. How long do eggs stay fresh?

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17. Why should you check the label on the eggs' container before buying them?

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18. Check the Vocabulary Words section. What is a pullet?

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19. Why are eggs graded?

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Notes:

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