Can store eggs hatch chicks?

In daily life, some people may wonder whether the eggs sold in the store can hatch chicks, and here is the answer to the question directly:Eggs sold in stores cannot hatch chicks.

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The same is eggs, why can't the eggs in the store hatch into chicks?


The main reasons are as follows:

  1. This egg is not that egg: Commercially available eggs are usually non-fertilized, which means they do not contain a fertilized egg and therefore cannot hatch into a chick.
  2. There are no conditions for hatching eggs in the store: Even if the eggs in the store are accidentally adulterated with some fertilized eggs, in order for the eggs to hatch into chicks, generally speaking, the temperature needs to be 37 degrees Celsius, the humidity should be around 65% to 75%, and the eggs must be turned from time to time to grow. It takes 21 days to have a chance to hatch successfully. Therefore, the environment of the store does not allow fertilized eggs to hatch. If a chick can peck its shell and be born in a certain store one day, it must be the chicken chosen by heaven!
  3. human misunderstanding: Sometimes people may see some swelling or changes on the surface of eggs in the store, and mistakenly think that it is a sign of embryos. But in fact, that is due to the slight expansion of the gas and liquid inside the egg after a period of time, and has nothing to do with the embryo.
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How to judge the freshness of eggs?


Here are some ways to tell how fresh your eggs are:

  1. Observe the appearance: Check that the shell of the egg is clean, cracked or broken. Fresh eggs should have a smooth, grain-free surface with no obvious blemishes.
  2. date stamp: Check the date stamp on the egg package. The production date is usually displayed as "manufactured by" or "best before" date. The older the eggs, the fresher they are.
  3. Water float test: Take a cup and fill it with water, then put the eggs into the water. If the eggs sink into the water, it means they are fresh; if the eggs are half-floating, it may mean that they have been sitting a little longer and are less fresh, because the gas produced in the eggs will make the eggs float; if the eggs are completely floating If it rises, it means that the eggs are probably spoiled and not suitable for consumption.
  4. egg weight: Fresh eggs are generally heavier. Of course, this method is limited to comparisons when the average weight of fresh eggs is known.
  5. Vibration test: Shake the egg gently, if there is no obvious stirring sound, it means that the liquid in the egg is relatively tight and it is a relatively fresh egg.
  6. light perspective: Place the egg under a light source and check for obvious internal imaging. The interior of fresh eggs should be uniform and transparent. If you see large dark shadows, it may indicate that the interior has deteriorated.
  7. look at the color: The white and yolk of fresh eggs are usually bright and bright in color, the white should be transparent or slightly light yellow, and the yolk should be orange-yellow. If the whites are dense or opaque and the yolks are whitish-yellow, the eggs are less fresh.
  8. smell: You can smell the egg before cooking it. Fresh eggs do not have much peculiar smell. If there is any peculiar smell or abnormal smell, it may indicate that the eggs have gone bad, and it is safer to send them to the trash can.
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