Easter history
Which country is credited with the creation of the Easter Bunny?
Germany!
17th century German folklore refers to an Oschter Haws, or Easter Hare, who would visit good children and reward them with colored eggs!
How long does it take to hatch most duck eggs?
around 28 days!
What type of rabbit is the traditional Easter Rabbit?
Arctic Hare
This term is a meat label, it means the lamb was slaughtered between March and October
Spring Lamb
Today the most common meat cut used in Easter dinner is _____
Ham
Which iconic bunny-shaped easter candy did Bethlehem PA-based candy manufacturer, Just Born, begin selling in 1950?
Marshmallow Peeps!
In the early stage of life duckings spend how much of their time eating?
60-70%
When do rabbit teeth stop growing?
Never!
Rabbit teeth grow continuously, that is why they should be given plenty of wooden toys!
On average, how much lamb does an American consume?
0.7-1 lbs
Traditionally the most common meat used for Easter Dinner was _____, until the 1940's.
Lamb
This 1948 film staring Fred Astaire and Judy Garland popularized the Easter Bonnet, with its title song stating "In your Easter Bonnet, with all the frills upon it/You'll be the grandest lady at the Easter Parade."
Easter Parade!
Baby chicks and ducklings are born with an ____ to help break out of eggshells after hatching.
egg tooth
The egg tooth is a small protuberance at the tip of the upper beak and it will fall off a few days after hatching.
What percentage of rabbits put up for adoption were originally gifted as easter gifts?
80%
Ideal market weight for an Easter Lamb
140lbs
what percentage of easter candy purchased is chocolate?
70%
When was the first recorded use of decorated Easter eggs?
13th Century
Newborn ducklings, geese, and turkeys undergo a phenomena called _____, which results in a strong bond with any individual seen as a parent.
Hint: Jacob from twilight also undergoes this phenomena
Imprinting
What type of digestive system to rabbits have?
Hind Gut Fermentation
Rabbits have a very large cecum near the end of the digestive tract that breaks down and digests food.
Average weight of edible lean cuts from a lamb
46-49 lbs
How much do Americans spend per year on Easter candy?
$1.9 billion
Which president hosted the first ever White House Easter Egg Roll in 1878?
Rutherford B. Hayes
Newborn ducklings need to be kept dry for the first 3-4 weeks of life due to the immaturaty of what gland after hatching?
The preening gland!
These glands are born underdeveloped in ducklings, and they must rely on their mothers to help them spread oil for waterproofing.
What type of uterus do rabbits have?
bicornuate duplex
Two separate uterine horns and cervices, with no uterine body! This allows them to carry two litters at once!
What are the five major lamb cuts?
shoulder, rack, shank/breast, loin, and leg
Why did ham become more popular than lamb as an Easter Dinner staple?
Affordability and availability following WWII