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i did my science fair project on this!! the time of year does not affect whether they stand on end. it is the texture of the bumps on the eggshell. some eggs can stand on end, but some never will! the whole "equinox" thing is only an urban legend.
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∙ 15y agoYou can actually balance an egg in this way on any day of the year, but it becomes easier to do during the Vernal Equinox, which occurs around March 20-21, depending on the year.
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Which end of an egg is laid first the more pointed end or the round end?
The pointy part of the egg is laid first, it is designed to be thinner at that end so it is easier to lay,
If a duck egg sinks in water is it alive?
Yes. The older the egg gets one end starts to rise. When it floats the egg is too old or isn't alive.
If a chicken lays a double yolked egg and its fertilized what position do the baby chicks have to use to stay alive?
The small end of the egg should be placed down at all times. When advised to turn eggs during artificial incubation, the turn needs only to be 90 degrees from one side to the other. The egg should not be turned from end to end. Mother hens naturally just roll the egg from one side of the nest to the other, they do not stand the eggs upright. Now about the double yolked egg. It is unlikely that the egg will incubate to hatch. Most novice breeders get all excited when they candle a double yolked egg thinking they will get twin chicks but they are always disappointed. It happens very seldom. The two yolk eggs, while they will usually develop to about day 16 of the 21 day cycle will often end in the death of both developing chicks. This is because the egg shell is not well suited to sustaining twin embryos. The reason you keep the large end of the egg up for 21 days is so air will collect in the top of the shell as moisture evaporates. This air is used to sustain the chick just prior to "peeping" or getting out of the shell. Two viable chicks in the same shell use double the amount of air and will often suffocate prior to opening that all important first hole and allowing air into the shell while they continue to break out. Movement inside the shell is also important in those last few days and two chicks occupying the space restricts that much more than a normal single chick in an egg.
Why can't i break an egg from end to end?
The strength of an egg is in its shape. Squeezing helps spread the weight throughout the egg, actually making it stronger, whereas a sharp pressure in one spot places a hole in it. If you try it with wearing a ring, the ring on your finger creates the breaking point.
What does EGG stand for?
This is a pagan symbol of the rebirth of the earth in celebrations of spring and was adopted by early Christians as a symbol of the ressurection of Jesus. i hope it helps..
What day can you stand an egg on end?
Any day of the week, if you know how to do it.
Can an egg stand on end at the vernal equinox?
no, Actually yes, for me, today is the vernal equinox. In chemistry class my teacher informed the class that today is the day to stand eggs on end, and I've made 5 eggs stand on end already.
Can you stand an egg dearing the winter solstice?
it makes no difference what time of year it is.
Will the egg break if placed vertical when we even stand on it.?
If you stand on an egg, it will break, regardless of it's position.
What is an egg cosy used for?
To cover a boiled egg on an egg stand to keep it warm.
How is the gravity different today having being able to free stand a broom in middle of room and a egg stand on its end?
The gravity isn't any different, so it must be your talent at balancing is improving. :)
How do you stand eggs before incubation?
Bottoms up. The broad side of the egg, which houses the air sac, should be at the top and the small end pointed down.
If boiled egg have been mixed with fresh eggs in a basket how do you which is which?
Spin the egg on a flat surface, a raw egg will wobble as the contents are liquid, a soft boiled egg will try to stand up, and a hard boiled egg will stand up and spin without wobbling as it is solid inside.
What does the abbreviavtion eggsan stand for?
Egg sandwich I expect
Can a broom stand on end in Australia?
A broom is no more likely to stand on end in Australia than it is to stand on end in any other part of the world. There is nothing unusual about Australia that enables brooms to stand on end.
What does Egg Egg Page stand for?
EGG + EGG --------- PAGE is the same as: 899 + 899 ---------- 1798 E= 8 G= 9 P= 1 A= 7
What time do you stand an egg on its end on the first day of spring?
at the exact time of the equinox, it changes each year, this year it is 7:21e.s.t. use a raw egg, small side down, keep trying until it stays standing. I have done it a few times, it can stand for 10-15 min. when done at the right time. I have pictures to prove it!!
