ostrich eggs are the largest of all eggs with a typical ostrich egg weighing 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) and measuring 15 cm (5.9 in) long 11 cm (4.3 in) wide and 8 cm (3.1 in) in diameter. Although ostrich eggs are very large they are actually quite thin-shelled.
The average ostrich egg contains about 2 pints (1.1 liters) of yolk and albumen. This is the equivalent of 24 chicken eggs. The yolk of an ostrich egg is very large and is a rich source of nutrients. The yolk makes up about 60% of the total weight of the egg.
Ostriches are the only bird that lay eggs that are colored. The color of the eggshell is determined by the bird’s diet. Ostriches that eat a lot of green plants will lay green-tinged eggs while those that eat a lot of insects will lay brown-tinged eggs.
References:
http://www.ostricheggs.net/
http://www.incredibleegg.org/egg-facts-fun/eggcyclopedia/q-z/ostrich-eggs
How many eggs can an ostrich lay in one year?
30
How many ostrich eggs does it take to make an omelet?
3
How many calories are in an ostrich egg?
91
How many grams of protein are in an ostrich egg?
13
How many milligrams of cholesterol are in an ostrich egg?
423
How long does it take an ostrich egg to hatch?
42 days
What is the average weight of an ostrich egg?
1.
4 kg
What is the average diameter of an ostrich egg?
15 cm
How many shells does an ostrich egg have?
One
What color is an ostrich egg?
White
What is the incubation temperature for an ostrich egg?
37.
5 degrees Celsius
How many times can you fit an ostrich egg in a quart-sized container?
Once
How many times can you fit an ostrich egg in a gallon-sized container?
Twice
If an ostrich egg is cracked can it still hatch?
No
How long can an ostrich egg last without being refrigerated?
2-3 weeks
