The weight and hatchability of quail egg viewed from the weight, index, and surface area of the egg

Abstract

Abstract The research objective was to determine the weight and hatchability of quail eggs which were influenced by the weight, index, and surface area of the eggs. Quail eggs were obtained from Slamet Quail Farm, Sukabumi. The experimental design used was CRD. The treatments consisted of 3 categories, namely light egg weight (≤11.20 g), medium (11.21–13.06 g), and heavy (≥13.07 g); oval egg shape index (≤74.72), normal (74.73–84.04), and round (≥84.05); and the surface area of eggs is narrow (≤89.22 cm2), medium (89.23–95.88 cm2), and large (≥95.89 cm2). The data obtained were analyzed with GLM SPSS 22. If it shows a significant difference, then proceed with the Duncan test. The analysis showed that egg weight had an effect on the weight and hatchability (P<0.05), while the egg index had no effect on the weight and hatchability (P>0.05). While the large surface area affects the weight and hatchability (P<0.05), while the narrow and medium surface area does not affect the weight and hatchability (P>0.05). It can be concluded that the weight and hatchability of quail eggs are influenced by egg weight and large surface area, but not by egg index and narrow and medium surface area.