This pattern will hold a dozen eggs. All the parts are 1/4" thick. You will also need a small 1/4" wooden dowel. The tote is about 7.5" wide and 8" long. It is 6" tall.
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Five Chicken Egg Facts:
1. The eggshell color does not indicate the nutritional value or quality of the egg. Brown, white, and even blue and green eggshells are all common in different breeds of chickens, but the color has no impact on the taste, nutritional value, or quality of the egg.
2. A chicken eggshell has about 17,000 tiny pores on its surface, which allow oxygen to enter the egg and carbon dioxide to escape. This exchange of gases helps the developing embryo inside the egg to breathe.
3. The yolk of a chicken egg is a major source of dietary cholesterol, while the egg white is low in cholesterol and high in protein. Despite their cholesterol content, moderate egg consumption (up to one egg per day) is generally considered safe and may even have some health benefits.
4. The color of a chicken egg yolk can vary depending on the hen's diet. For example, hens that eat more yellow or orange pigments, such as from marigold petals or corn, may lay eggs with deeper yellow yolks.
5. Most chicken eggs sold in grocery stores are unfertilized, meaning there is no chance that they will develop into chicks if incubated. However, some specialty farms sell fertilized eggs for people who want to hatch their own chicks at home. Source: ChatGPT
Do chicken eggs need to be refrigerated?
In many countries, chicken eggs are sold and stored at room temperature rather than being refrigerated. This is because eggs have a natural protective coating called the bloom or cuticle, which helps to keep out bacteria and other contaminants. In such countries, leaving eggs unrefrigerated for a short period of time, such as a day or two, is generally considered safe as long as the eggs are kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat.
However, in countries where eggs are routinely washed and their protective bloom is removed, it is recommended to store eggs in the refrigerator to prevent bacterial contamination. When the protective bloom is removed, the eggs become more vulnerable to bacteria entering through the shell's pores.
So, whether it is safe to leave chicken eggs unrefrigerated depends on the country of origin and whether the eggs have been washed or not. It is always important to follow the storage instructions provided on the egg carton and to use common sense when deciding whether or not to consume eggs that have been left out at room temperature for an extended period of time. Source: ChatGPT
Large-scale egg production:
Feeding millions of people is a challenge. It would be nice if we could all just buy our food from local family farms but that is not practical on such a large scale. Industrial production of food such as eggs is remarkable when seen in action. It is also a bit disturbing sometimes but that comes from my city upbringing so take it for what it is worth. The following video shows how millions of eggs are hatched, processed, and shipped.
This image shows the underneath of the egg holder. The handle is secured with small wood dowels.
This makes sure the handle does not come off while you carry the eggs.
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