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by Astaroth on August 2nd, 2006
Eggs are soft while into the animal and get hard shell on contact with air and a cooler temperature. As a matter of fact their shape results from the egg being forced through the oviduct. Muscles contract the oviduct behind the egg, pushing it forward. The egg's wall is still shapeable, and the pointy end develops at the back side.
The following video shows a hen laying an egg, you can see how bright and fresh it looks when it comes out, and in seconds becomes opaque and dry.
Hope this helps!
by SomeOne on August 2nd, 2006
It's hard right away but when they start laying they barly have any shell at all, but then they are hard when they come out!
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great answer Astaroth! and great video.. fascinating!
by davoomac on August 2nd, 2006