From Cuz Muller@21:1/5 to All on Thu Nov 2 15:53:45 2023
Ostriches are the largest bird in the world. It’s no surprise then that they have the largest eggs. Native to Africa, ostriches are now found on every continent in the world. They belong to a group called birds called ratites — birds that don’t fly.
Besides the ostrich, this group includes birds such as the rhea, emu, and kiwi to name just a few.
An ostrich egg ranges in color from tan to bone-white and is very shiny. An ostrich hen can lay 1 or 2 eggs a week during their breeding season (between April and September) and might produce eggs for up to 30 years.
Just how big are ostrich eggs? They are approximately 6 inches long and 5 inches wide. They weigh on average 3 pounds and contains almost 2 pounds of egg protein. The eggs are the equivalent of 2 dozen chicken eggs.