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The chicken or the egg?

The egg did! Chickens are the closest living thing to dinosaurs. And eggs are how dinosaurs reproduced… So I’m going to say the egg was first.

I was asked why I sell bleached eggs with my farm-fresh brown ones.

It's a common misconception that brown eggs are always farm-fresh, but egg color depends on the chicken's breed. Both brown and white eggs can be fresh and delicious

What do I feed them (my chickens) to get colored eggs?

The color of an eggshell is determined by the chicken's breed, not its diet. Feeding them a balanced diet ensures healthy eggs.

Are the green eggs rotting because of the color?

No, green eggs are not rotten. They come from certain chicken breeds and are perfectly safe to eat.

Don’t you need a rooster to get eggs?

No, hens can lay eggs without a rooster. Roosters are only needed for fertilized eggs.

You eat their eggs? Aren’t baby chicks inside?

Eggs sold for consumption are unfertilized, so there are no baby chicks inside.

Eggs from backyard chickens are always safer than store-bought eggs.

The safety of eggs depends on proper handling and cleanliness, not just their source. Both can be safe if handled correctly.

Brown eggs are healthier than white eggs.

Egg color doesn't determine healthiness; it's about the chicken's diet and care.

All eggs sold in stores are fertile.

Most store-bought eggs are not fertile because they aren't exposed to roosters.

Eggs with blood spots are unsafe to eat.

Blood spots in eggs are not harmful. They occur during the egg's formation and don't indicate spoilage.

Eggs should be washed before storing them.

It's generally best to leave eggs unwashed until you're ready to use them. Washing can remove their protective coating.

Double-yolk eggs are rare and unique.

Double-yolk eggs are relatively rare but not unsafe to eat.

The color of the eggshell determines the egg's taste.

The eggshell color has no impact on the taste; it's all about the chicken's diet.

Eggs should be refrigerated at all times.

Eggs can be kept at room temperature for a short time. Refrigeration extends their shelf life.

Roosters

Do you need a rooster to get eggs from a chicken?

No. A rooster is only needed if you want fertilized eggs. As usual, very few male animals are needed except for meat purposes.

Why would a hen lay an unfertilized egg?

It's just the way mother nature oper