<b>Comparative study on the characteristics of egg shells of some bird species</b>

Egg shells of francolin, duck and turkey were compared for their physical and chemical characteristics. The range of weight of eggs and shells, respectively, were 25.2−74.9 and 5.23−9.40 g. Protein content was between 65.2−73.1 g/100 g; crude fat ranged from 2.54−8.54 g/100 g; crude fibre was low wi...

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Main Author: E.I. Adeyeye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Chemical Society of Ethiopia 2009-08-01
Series:Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia
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Online Access:http://www.ajol.info/index.php/bcse/article/view/44957