In perhaps the best known example, the platypus, the eggs develop in utero for about 28 days, with only about 10 days of external incubation (in contrast to a chicken egg, which spends about one day in tract and 21 days externally).After laying her eggs, the female curls around them.n perhaps the best known example, the platypus, the eggs develop in utero for about 28 days, with only about 10 days of external incubation (in contrast to a chicken egg, which spends about one day in tract and 21 days externally). After laying her eggs, the female curls around them.
Virginia apples are grown in over 100 commercial orchards, totaling more than 16,000 acres of land. Virginia apple growers produce many popular varieties including Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Rome, Stayman, Gala, Winesap, York, Granny Smith, Jonathan, Fuji and Ginger Gold.
Experience Fall in Apple Country. Apples have long been a part of Winchester-Frederick County's heritage. We invite you to join us in the scenic Shenandoah Valley for the apple harvest season! Several orchards offer pick-your-own apples and are a great place to experience a day in the country.his year, the annual Shenandoah Valley Apple Harvest Festival, September 19-20, is new and improved! Enjoy hard cider, craft beer, and wine tastings, a Farm to Table area with local organic, farm fresh veggies, fruits, eggs, cheeses and grass-fed and pastured meats from a collection of featured local farmers.