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what is the difference between eggs laid by hens which produce chicks and eggs we eat ?

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The eggs we eat can be fertilized or unfertilized. The fertilized eggs do not undergo any change in embryo if kept in fridge. However the eggs which produce chicks are always fertilized.

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An egg farmer is experimenting with different feed rations with the aim of increasing his production whilst reducing the cost of the feed per egg produced. The data from the two feeding experiments are given below.

Protein concentration in feed (%)	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
Total vitamin level (mg/kg)	100	100	100	100	100	100	100
Cost of feed ration per 100 hens per day	6.00	7.00	7.50	8.00	8.50	8.75	9.00
Number of eggs per 100 hens per day	70	70	75	80	85	80	80

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cost of feed ration per 100 hens per day	8.00	8.25	8.50	8.75	9.00	9.25	9.50
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Which feed composition gives the least cost per egg produced?

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