That's an age-old question, waiting to be answered.
Different theories exist:
- Camouflage? Speckled eggs are laid by birds that roam freely in natural environment. The speckles help to hide the eggs from predators.
- Pigment deficiency? Some specialists claim speckled egg rotate too slowly during the 'coloring' stage. Did you know, all egg shells are 'manufactured' white inside the chicken first?
- A National Geographic study from 2005 found that the dark spots were specifically located on the parts of the shell that were the thinnest. The chemicals in the pigment then act a bit like glue. The speckles support the weak areas of the shell and protect it from breaking.
Speckles make eggs beautiful and unique. What other theories can you find?
Different theories exist:
- Camouflage? Speckled eggs are laid by birds that roam freely in natural environment. The speckles help to hide the eggs from predators.
- Pigment deficiency? Some specialists claim speckled egg rotate too slowly during the 'coloring' stage. Did you know, all egg shells are 'manufactured' white inside the chicken first?
- A National Geographic study from 2005 found that the dark spots were specifically located on the parts of the shell that were the thinnest. The chemicals in the pigment then act a bit like glue. The speckles support the weak areas of the shell and protect it from breaking.
Speckles make eggs beautiful and unique. What other theories can you find?
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