Egg Trivia!!Take Out Your Boards!!

Question 1

Which came first. The chicken or the egg?

THE EGG!!!

Question 2

How long has fowl (chickens, hens, turkeys) been in existence in the United

States? Write down the year they settled into the U.S.

1493

Question 3

How many BILLIONS of eggs are produced each year in the

United States?

About 240 million hens produce over 50 billion

eggs each year.

Question 4

How many breeds of hens are there?

200

Question 5

What is the difference between white and

brown eggs?

Nothing!

Question 6

How many eggs does a hen lay each year?

300-325

Question 7

At what age does a hen start laying eggs?

19 Weeks (4 ½ months)

Question 8

How many hours does it take to produce an egg?

24-26 hours

Question 9

How many pores are on the surface of an egg?

17,000 tiny pores—the egg can absorb

flavors and odors

Question 10

How many weeks are eggs goods for once

they have been packaged?

5

Question 11

How much did the largest egg ever made weigh?

One Pound

Question 12

Which month of the year is considered

National Egg Month?

May