Table 3. The parameters of eggshell quality according to hen age.
Hen age (wk) | Egg weight (g) | Eggshell thickness (mm) | Eggshell weight (g) | Eggshell density |
---|---|---|---|---|
30 | 62.61±1.41 | 0.373±0.01 | 6.72±0.26b | 92.05±2.71 |
60 | 63.55±2.09 | 0.377±0.02 | 7.08±0.40a | 94.20±4.43 |
78 | 63.75±2.4 | 0.368±0.02 | 7.03±0.52a | 93.16±4.71 |
a,b Values (n=100) with different superscripts in the column are significantly different (p<0.05).