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Madi Garcia

Mrs. Stevens & Mrs. Radcliffe

Physical Science

13 January 2017

Do Cage Free Eggs Boil at a Different Rate Than Battery Cage Eggs?

Did you know that there actually is a difference between cage free eggs and caged eggs?

In Fact, most caged chickens live for 4 years. All Eggs have 6.3 grams of protein, which is a

healthy snack. If you boil eggs from cage free chickens and caged chickens, then the cage free

egg would boil faster.

What Safety Precautions Should be Taken when Boiling Eggs?

Some safety precautions that should be taken when boiling eggs is, of course, wash your

hands. Kitchen prep can cause bacteria because of dirty hands. Use fresh eggs with no broken

shells. Eggshells shouldnt be cleaned because the eggs are washed before they are packed. Boil

the water to around 140F for 3 minutes.(Safe)

How do you Accurately Measure the Rate at Which an Egg Boils?

You should start by boiling the eggs in cold water. Make sure to use old eggs, because

fresh eggs are used to fry. You can't overcook hard boiled eggs.When boiling eggs, do not put a

lid on the pot. For good boiled eggs, use an instant-read thermometer. (Food)

What is the Most Effective Method for Boiling Eggs?

Most people tend to think they boil their eggs for too long, but you cant. Fresh

boiled eggs are easier to peel than older eggs that have been in the fridge for a while. If the eggs

are hard to peel, start cracking the egg on an edge of something hard to help it peel off. Then for
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15 minutes, steam the eggs. In the pot, pour an inch of water. (How)

What does Cage Free Mean?

Cage free means the chickens are able to run freely. Most cage free chickens live in a

flock that have many chickens, that are able to run freely (Cage). Free-range means the chickens

can walk wherever in an inclosed space. Cage free chickens can spread their wings, while caged

chickens can not. Because caged chickens don't have much space, they get stressed, while cage

free chickens are less stressed (Good).

What are Battery Cages?

Battery cages are wired cages that are used for chickens to lay eggs. Caged hens usually

get their feet and head stuck in the cages, which is a safety issue. Chickens are highly social, but

because of the cages, the chickens can't interact with one another, and doesn't make them social.

Wire cages make the chickens harder to lay eggs due to small space.(Cage)Raising money for the

caged chickens could help them get into a cage free barn where they can spread their wings and

not be stressed (Rivera).

What are Size Difference Between Battery Cage eggs and Cage Free Eggs?

The size difference between battery cages and cage free is a big difference. Battery cages

are around 76 sq inches, while cage free has a lot more square feet.. Cage free chickens get more

land, or lots of space to run.(Welcome) Each cage free chicken should get at least 3 sq feet.

Battery caged chickens suffer from nesting. (Cage)

If you boil eggs from cage free chickens and caged chickens, then the cage free egg

would boil faster. Throughout these paragraphs, you have seen the difference between a caged

chicken/egg, and a cage free chicken/egg. Caged chickens dont live as long, and don't live a
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happy or social life. Cage free chickens have a smooth sailing life, that is what all chickens

deserve, and should not be caged up in small spaces.

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By Diluting Eggs with a Liquid or Sugar (as in Custard), You Can Bring an Egg Mixture to 160

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