Book 31, Question 57 · Video
How big is the biggest egg, and how small is the smallest?
The largest egg laid by any living bird belongs to the ostrich. It can weigh about three pounds, which is about the same as two dozen chicken eggs. The smallest belongs to the tiny bee hummingbird, and it is about the size of a coffee bean or a pea. The size depends on how big the mother is, and on how developed her chicks will be when they hatch.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How big is the biggest egg, and how small is the smallest?
The Big Idea
Bird eggs come in every size! Some are huge and some are teeny. How big and how small can they be?
The Biggest
Step one: The Biggest. The largest egg laid by any living bird belongs to the ostrich. It can weigh about three pounds, about the same as two dozen chicken eggs.
The Smallest
Step two: The Smallest. The smallest belongs to the tiny bee hummingbird. Its egg is about the size of a coffee bean or a pea.
Why Sizes Differ
Step three: Why Sizes Differ. Egg size depends on how big the mother is. It also depends on how developed her chicks will be when they hatch.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Biggest. Smallest. In between. Need room.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! One ostrich egg can make an omelet for a whole family. The tiniest eggs are pea-sized. An ostrich egg weighs about the same as two dozen chicken eggs. Ostrich eggs are about 6 inches long.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Cut a paper oval about the size of a coffee bean. Cut another about 6 inches long, like a small cantaloupe. Hold them side by side. Which is the hummingbird egg? Which is the ostrich egg?
Outro
The ostrich lays the biggest egg, about three pounds, or two dozen chicken eggs. The bee hummingbird lays the smallest, about the size of a coffee bean, and egg size depends on the mother's size and how developed the chicks will be. Science is amazing! Keep wondering and keep exploring! Share what you learned with someone at home, and see what they think! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!