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Did you Know? The thickness of egg shell depends upon the age of laying hen.
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Brown eggs have thicker shells than white eggs, contrary to popular belief. In reality, the thickness of an egg is solely determined by the age of the chicken: younger chickens lay eggs with thicker shells, while older chickens lay eggs with thinner shells. This thickness will occur regardless of the breed of chicken or the colour of the egg.