Bone Clones, Egg Replicas

Since purchasing a dozen replica bird eggs and displaying them among real eggs in the hallway, I’ve received a few questions about where they all come from.

All of the real eggs in our collection have been retrieved from nature by members of the public. They were then deposited at the Museum, where the eggs have been legally held under a scientific collecting permit designed to prevent destructive actions against many of our bird species (see more on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act here).

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Because we shy away from seeking out real bird eggs – and further destructively harvesting them – most institutions have shifted our focus towards replica eggs. This allows us to interpret the qualities of bird eggs for our visitors in a more permanent, less destructive manner. Enter Bone Clones – one of our preferred sources of replica specimens. Bone Clones utilizes reference material and a casted egg to determine appropriate colors, patterns, and dimensions used in their replicas. These are ideal for use in the classroom or in a display – come check them out!