No, eggs are not menstrual waste of hens.
The statement that eggs are menstrual waste is a misconception that has been circulating for a while, often fueled by misinformation.
Here's why:
- Menstruation is a mammalian process: Menstruation involves shedding the lining of the uterus, a process that only occurs in mammals. Hens, being birds, do not have a uterus, and thus, do not menstruate.
- Eggs are formed through a different process: Eggs are produced in the ovaries of hens, not the uterus. Each egg is formed over a period of about 24 hours, starting with a yolk and then adding other components like albumen and shell.
- Eggs are unfertilized: The eggs we eat are typically unfertilized, meaning they have not been combined with sperm from a rooster. Therefore, they don't represent any kind of "period waste."
It's important to rely on scientifically accurate information about the processes of egg production and menstruation to avoid perpetuating misconceptions.
