11 Department of Education

Schools Division of Albay

TLE-Animal Production
Quarter 4 – Module 1:
Harvesting of Table
Eggs
TLE – Grade 9
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Quarter 4 – Module 1: Harvesting of Table Eggs
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TVL-Animal
Production
Quarter 4 – Module 2:
Harvesting of Table
Eggs
 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help
you master the nature of Animal Production. The scope of this module
permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language
used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in
which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are
now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify appropriate materials used in harvesting eggs;
2. demonstrate proper handling of harvested eggs according to the
standard operation procedures; and
3. manifest carefulness in handling poultry products.

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 What I Know

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.

1. Egg should be stored in a room with relative humidity of .

A. 60-65%
B. 65-70%
C. 70-75%
C. 70-80%

2. Eggs should be collected from the laying house at least .

A. once a day
B. 1 -2 times a day
C. 2 – 3 times a day
D. 3 – 4 times a day

3. For an appropriate material for egg collection, one may use .

A. empty cans
B. empty sacks
C. woven basket
D. wooden box

4. Eggs must be stored in the egg tray .

A. with small end down
B. with small end up
C. upside down
D. in any position

5. The ideal temperature for storing eggs is .

A. 13 – 15ºC
B. 13 – 20ºC
C. 15 – 25ºC
D. 15 – 30°C

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 Lesson

1 Harvesting of Table Eggs

To maintain the quality of harvested eggs, we should follow proper

handling during harvesting, sorting and storing to ensure maximum
production and to have quality products for the market.

What’s In

How will you dispose dead birds properly?

Notes to the Teacher

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What’s New

Ask your parents on how to wash dirty eggs after harvesting.

Write your answer in your notebook.

What is It

Gather Eggs Regularly

Proper harvesting is done to have quality egg for the market. Use an

open woven basket for gathering and egg grader for sorting. It is good to

collect eggs two to three times a day to avert the danger of being broken

or becoming extremely dirty by hens treading on them. Any violent

motion on the egg such as shaking and jarring should be avoided as this

can rapture the internal membranes and the eggs became useless for

incubation. Eggs not intended for hatching should be set aside to be used

as table egg and for selling to the market.

To maintain the quality of eggs, dirty eggs must be washed and rinsed

with clean lukewarm water within the hour they are picked from the nest. It

is important to clean dirty eggs before they are brought to the market so

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that they command a better price.

Courtesy of MMFSL Agri. Class

After harvesting the egg, it is important to sort/classify them

according to sizes. To small farm units, a manual egg-grader is sufficient.

However, in large layer operations, automatic egg-grader machines are

needed. The eggs should also be sorted according to the condition of their

content, cleanliness, shape and color of the eggshell.

Eggs must be stored with the small end down on clean trays. Ideally,

eggs must be stored in a room of 13-15 o C (55-560 o F ) with 70-75 %

humidity to control growth of molds and fungi caused by high humidity.

Walls and floors of the room should be scrubbed frequently with a

suitable disinfectant. Always keep the egg room clean and free from

odorous materials. Eggs can easily absorb odor from these materials.

To maintain the quality of eggs we should follow proper handling

during harvesting, sorting and storing to ensure maximum profit.

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GLOSSARY

Harvesting - collecting produce at the right time

Gathering - act of harvesting

Storage - safekeeping for future use

Egg grader - device used in sorting eggs

What’s More

Direction: Answer the question in your notebook.

1. What are the ways to maintain the quality of eggs?

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 What I Have Learned

Direction: Answer this in your notebook

1. Why should eggs always be kept in a room clean and free from
odorous materials?

What I Can Do

Direction: Gather eggs from your chicken nest at home using woven basket
and wash dirty eggs following what you have learned. Take
photos/videos if gadget is available.

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 Assessment

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter
in your notebook.

1. Eggs must be stored in the egg tray .

A. with small end down
B. with small end up
C. upside down
D. in any position

2. To avert the danger that eggs might be broken and get extremely dirty,
eggs should be collected .
A. 2 – 3 times a day
B. 3 – 4 times a day
C. once a day
D. every time they are laid

3. Shaking or jarring the eggs may .

A. clean the eggshells
B. improve the quality
C. increase the weight of the eggs
D. rapture the internal membranes

4. What management practice is vital prior to marketing of eggs?

A. Grading
B. Jarring
C. Shaking
D. Storing

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5. The eggs should be sorted according to the .
A. color of the eggshells
B. condition of their content
C. size
D. day of harvest

Additional Activities

(Optional)
Direction: Research and watch videos on collecting eggs in a poultry farm.

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Answer Key

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References
1. Valdez, Emmanuel S., et.al Agriculture and Fishery Arts

2. Anacleto B. Coronel, MS., DVM., A Primer on Animal Husbandry, Verde

Bookstore, 1971
3. Technology and Livelihood Education III Agriculture and Fishery
Technology Animal Productions, SEDP SERIES, 1992

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