What Are Considered Organic Chicken Eggs?
“What are considered “Organic Eggs”? I am using Layer type pellet feed at the moment, I have never used antibiotics that I know of. I have used scratch in the past, but see nothing in the layer mix that would be considered un-organic. What hoops do you have to jump though to be organic certified?…
Soft Shelled, Misshapen Shelled, or Eggs With No Shells
“One of our three chickens has started laying eggs without a shell. They’re in the sac and rather jelly like! I thought it was just a blip, but we’re still finding them after 4 days, so would be glad to find out what’s happening. Is it likely to be dietary? They get mash morning and…
Hens Laying Eggs From Their Perch
“I am writing from all the way down in New Zealand, and I’m not sure if this is a common problem or not, but two of our chickens are routinely laying their eggs on the perch. I often have to throw them out as they completely crack. If they are just dented and the membrane…
Blood Spots In Chicken Eggs
“A friend of mine purchases farm fresh eggs and recently has noted what looks like specks of blood – ever so tiny – usually near the yolk of her eggs. We are concerned does this mean the egg is not good for eating?” ~ Kim & Alechia Evans Thanks for the question, this is a…
Artificial Lighting To Increase Egg Production
“I’m trying to decide whether or not we want to use a 40 watt bulb inside the coop during the shorter days of fall/winter. My “chicken teacher” told us at her excellent 3 hour Adult Ed class that her practice, in order to get eggs in winter (We live in Maine) is to keep a…
Ordering Mail Order Eggs Online…
“My friend and I recently purchased hatching eggs of several breeds online. Some arrived within a couple days while a couple of batches took over a week. The first to arrive have all hatched with about 85% success. The rest have been pretty awful. Was I foolish to think that mail-order eggs would be OK?…
After collecting eggs, how long will they last?
“After collecting eggs, how long will they last?” ~ Mark Beard Hi Mark thanks for the question. Forgive me if you know this already but let’s start with the basics; as the last step before being laid, the egg is coated with a protective membrane called the “bloom”.” The bloom seals the pores and slows…
Do Fertilized Eggs Taste Better Than Regular Eggs?
“Hello I was wondering if fertilized eggs taste any different than regular eggs without a rooster?” This reader didn’t leave their name but I thank them for the question. Some people would absolutely insist that a fertilized egg tastes better than a non-fertilized egg. Popular opinion (including my own) says that there is no difference…
