The effect of egg shape index on pore number and hatching performance in Susex hens

Abstract

This study was carried out to investigate the effect of egg shape index on pore number and hatching performance in Sussex chickens. The material of the study consisted of 63 eggs obtained from the Sussexbreed chicken flock of a private enterprise engaged in chicken rearing in Konya. Eggs were divided into two groups as below 75 (Group-1, 75