@article{MAKHILLJAVA200765731, title = {Physical Characteristics of Ostrich (Sruthio camelus) Eggs from Botswana}, journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances}, volume = {6}, number = {5}, pages = {676-677}, year = {2007}, issn = {1680-5593}, doi = {javaa.2007.676.677}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2007.676.677}, author = {E.Z. Mushi,J.W. Isa,M.G. Binta and}, keywords = {Ostrich eggs,dimensional characteristics,curvature,brds,Botswana}, abstract = {A study was undertaken to investigate the physical characteristics of eggs of farmed ostriches. A total of 75 eggs were measured for weight, length, width, shell thickness at lesser curvature, middle curvature and greater curvature. The mean weight was 1321±219 g. The mean length and width were 15.77±1.09 and 12.88±0.97 cm, respectively. The mean shell thickness at lesser curvature was 1.67±0.18 mm, at middle curvature 1.65±0.16 mm and at greater curvature 1.64±0.14 mm. There was no significant difference between the findings in this study as compared to those of ostrich eggs from other countries.} }