Life of an Egg Survey

[DVBourassa]

My father very simply stated that the life of an egg does not start until there is a heartbeat. He said that if the egg is fertile, the heart is formed and you will have a beat. If the egg is infetile, no heartbeak so the egg is not alive.

Actually, a fertile eggs is simply a cluster of cells. The heart isn't formed until after about 2 days of incubation (for chickens).

[cindy]

My father very simply stated that the life of an egg does not start until there is a heartbeat. He said that if the egg is fertile, the heart is formed and you will have a beat. If the egg is infetile, no heartbeak so the egg is not alive.

Actually, a fertile eggs is simply a cluster of cells. The heart isn't formed until after about 2 days of incubation (for chickens).

It is amazing how cells divide and multiply forming a little being inside of an egg. Think about how incredible it is, the blood flowing, the first heartbeat, skin, organs growing and developing, a life. That little egg in your birds nest is a miracle.

[Ursula]

Passing the cholesterol-lowering margarine, Cindy!

[cindy]

Thank you Miss Ursula....I am starting to think we should start talking dessert!!!!

[CandoAviary]

Desserts? Maybe this dicussion would be better followed in 'off topics'. But then again what are post for but to get hijacked and changed Thanks for everyones opinions on when they thought the life of the egg started. I learned a few things that I didn't know and that is why I ask so many questions

[cindy]

Questions are good! I thought your topic, question and results were/are very interesting.