Topics:
Animal Refresher, Poultry Science
Poultry Breed That Lays White Eggs
Which of the following poultry breeds lays white eggs?
- Aseel
- Rhode Island Red (RIR)
- New Hampshire
- Minorca — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Minorca
Minorca is a Mediterranean breed and lays white-shelled eggs. All Mediterranean breeds (Leghorn, Minorca, Ancona, Andalusian) lay white eggs.
Egg Shell Colour by Breed Group
| Breed Group | Examples | Egg Shell Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean | Leghorn, Minorca, Ancona, Andalusian | White |
| American | RIR, New Hampshire, Plymouth Rock | Brown-tinted |
| English | Cornish, Orpington, Australorp | Brown-tinted |
| Indian (Desi) | Aseel, Kadaknath, Busra | Brown-tinted |
| Andalusian (special) | Andalusian | Blue-shelled eggs |
Note: All poultry breeds lay brown-tinted eggs except Mediterranean breeds which lay white eggs, and Andalusian which lays distinctive blue-shelled eggs.
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