Ever wondered why some yolks are bright yellow? Beta Carotene and Xanthophyll are both natural plant pigments. When hens are able to eat green plant material, the beta carotene concentrates in the yolk making it dark, sometimes even orange. Since hens don't have regular access to green plant material in the winter, yolks are often paler. Bright yolks are also a sign of a fresh egg. A pale yellow yolk and a watery white mean that the egg has been sitting on the store shelf for several weeks, or months.
Egg size is determined by the hens age and stature. A young small hen typically lays pee-wee or small sized eggs. But as she matures, her eggs are more frequently in the medium to large range. Jumbo sized eggs are usually layed by hens over a year old.
Egg shape is hereditary so hens from the same family will lay similarily shaped eggs. They can range from nearly round to long and thin.
Available year round. By call or by chance.
Please bring empty egg cartons when you come.
Assorted colors $2.50 ea.
Made the old fashioned way - by hand!
Winter 2005/06 - Preorder only
