Artifacts - Ostrich Eggs

    The Ostrich egg is the largest egg in the world.  It can weigh up to five pounds.  The average hen lays about thirty-five eggs a year.  The Ostrich egg is very edible, but boy is it big.  One Ostrich egg is equivalent to twenty-four chicken eggs.  It only takes only one to really fill up a frying pan.
     An Ostrich Egg is very large, approximately 5-6 inches in diameter and 6-7 inches tall. Unlike a chicken egg, an Ostrich egg is really tough.  The shell is about 1/8th inch thick.  Although made of Calcium, they  feel like fine ceramic. They are very popular for crafts.  The thick shell permits engraving and the smooth surface is great for painting.   Great item for your nature collection.

    Our ostrich eggs are empty.  A small  hole was drilled in the bottom and the yolk and white were removed.  They have been thoroughly cleaned, both outside and inside, so there is no danger of spoilage. 
  No. LB510-SE. Only $19.95