 The Alabama 4-H Golden Egg Contest is open to all 4-H members raising chickens. Your entry, composed of a dozen eggs, will be evaluated on a number of criteria, including calcium deposits, shell stains, uniformity of color, uniformity of shape, yolk shadow, and air cell size. You will learn how to select your best eggs for competition as well as how your eggs will be judged and scored. Not every egg is destined for competition, or even for sale. Let's talk about which eggs to keep and which to avoid.