Abnormal eggs cause subnormal profits

摘要

Finding abnormal eggs is a constant worry for any farm manager. Such eggs hatch poorly when incubated and are rejected in the egg packing or processing plant. Shell-less eggs (leakers) may fall into the litter and break or get dirty. In any case, abnormal eggs mean a loss in profits. What is the cause of abnormal eggs and what can be done to minimise losses?