PRESERVED EGGS 



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tory results are to be obtained, the eggs should be fresh 

 and clean. It is highly desirable also to preserve only 

 infertile eggs, that is, eggs produced by a flock wherein there 

 is no male bird. When possible, it will be advisable to 

 purchase eggs for preservation direct from a farmer or 

 poultryman who can insure their freshness and also the 

 fact that they are infertile. Eggs purchased from the 

 stores or on the market may not be so desirable for this 

 purpose, owing to 

 the frequency with 

 which they are 

 handled, the range 

 conditions under 

 which they are 

 kept, and their con- 

 dition. Germ de- 

 velopment or blood 

 rings will not be 

 found in infertile 

 eggs and conse- 

 quently they pos- 

 sess better keeping 

 qualities. See page 



Figure 116. 



-Cockerels that have been separated 

 from the pullets. 



280 in regard to infertile eggs. Eggs that float when 

 placed in the solution are not fresh and, therefore, can not 

 be preserved. When the shell of the egg is only slightly 

 soiled, a cloth dampened with vinegar may be used to 

 remove such stains. 



When soiled eggs are put into the jar they are apt to 

 spoil and washing removes a protective coating which helps 

 to prevent spoiling. When eggs are purchased, or, if there 

 is any doubt as to their freshness, they should be candled 

 as described on page 86, in order to determine their true 

 condition before preserving them. 



