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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: Izzy on March 26, 2016, 03:36:09 pm

Title: The Most Perfect Thing
Post by: Izzy on March 26, 2016, 03:36:09 pm

If you're interested in eggs in general



http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/the-most-perfect-thing-9781408851265/ (http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/the-most-perfect-thing-9781408851265/)

Title: Re: The Most Perfect Thing
Post by: Fleecewife on March 26, 2016, 11:15:41 pm

Thanks Izzy - it's a bit expensive but it does look totally fascinating.  I've pre-ordered it  :thumbsup:

Chris Packham had a small mention of the perfection of the egg on Easter Watch the other day and that left me with all sorts of questions  :thinking:

Title: Re: The Most Perfect Thing
Post by: Izzy on March 27, 2016, 02:25:18 pm

Yes I'm always impressed by how persistent eggshells are in the compost heap. Nature has made them so good at keeping the contents safe from germs!