The weight and hatchability of quail egg viewed from the weight, index, and surface area of the egg

Abstract

The research objective was to determine the weight and hatchability of quail eggs which were influenced by the weight, index, and surface area of the eggs. Quail eggs were obtained from Slamet Quail Farm, Sukabumi. The experimental design used was CRD. The treatments consisted of 3 categories, namely light egg weight (≤11.20 g), medium (11.21–13.06 g), and heavy (≥13.07 g); oval egg shape index (≤74.72), normal (74.73–84.04), and round (≥84.05); and the surface area of eggs is narrow (≤89.22 cm2), medium (89.23–95.88 cm2), and large (≥95.89 cm2). The data obtained were analyzed with GLM SPSS 22. If it shows a significant difference, then proceed with the Duncan test. The analysis showed that egg weight had an effect on the weight and hatchability (P<0.05), while the egg index had no effect on the weight and hatchability (P>0.05). While the large surface area affects the weight and hatchability (P<0.05), while the narrow and medium surface area does not affect the weight and hatchability (P>0.05). It can be concluded that the weight and hatchability of quail eggs are influenced by egg weight and large surface area, but not by egg index and narrow and medium surface area.

Effect of Egg Weight and Egg Shape Index on Hatching Performance and Eggshell Quality of White-Nest Swiftlets

“…Several factors that might determine the success of the hatching process include egg weight and egg shape index. Study on the effects of egg weight and egg shape index on hatching performance is widely available in commercial poultry, such as chickens, ducks, and quails (Ipek and Sozcu, 2017;Iqbal et al, 2017;Kostaman and Sopiyana, 2021). However, the available body of knowledge indicating a controversy regarding the effect of egg weight and egg shape index on hatching performance.…”

“…In some studies, egg weight and egg shape index provide significant impact on hatching performance (Alasahan andCopur, 2016: Khalil et al, 2016;Ipek and Sozcu, 2017;Iqbal et al, 2017;Hegab and Hanafy, 2019). However, other studies reported negligible effect of these traits on hatching performance (Sarı et al, 2010;Onbaşılar et al, 2011;Ramaphala, 2013;Rashid et al, 2013;Kostaman and Sopiyana, 2021). Furthermore, the investigation of this topic in swiftlet is currently still very limited.…”

Hatchability parameters, chick quality traits and progeny subsequent growth performance of Japanese quail (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica) affected by some egg quality traits

“…It is well known that quail breeding in Egypt has become very important due to some advantages over other domesticated species ( Kostaman and Sopiyana, 2021). Interestingly, Hussain et al (2019) reported that Japanese quails are small birds and can gain more than 170 grams of weight in just 28 days and can lay more or less 300 eggs per year.…”