FAQ's about "Farm eggs"...
Q: My egg's shell is green! Is it bad?
A: Heavens, no! Eggs come in many colors: brown, white, green, blue, cream, and more. The egg pigment has to do with the breed/cross of the hen, and are no different than the egg color you are used to. But, if you're still unconvinced, dip the egg in a bowl of water. The fresher it is, the closer to the bottom it will be. Eggs hanging in mid water is OK, but floaters are a no-no! Q: My eggs are stained. Are they ruined?
A: They are just fine. The stains are just like shirts; they are hand washed and 100% fine. This is most common with light colored eggs in rainy weather. If you still don't trust them, use them in your favorite recipes that call for boiled eggs. Q: There are spots in my egg yolks!
A: If the spots are white, that is just the egg and/or the fertilized part, since the roosters roam with the hens. If the spots are red, these are only little imperfections. They are commonly genetic among some hens, and are harmless. Many people confuse these with developing embryos, but in reality, embryos look like webs of blood cells, and a larger splotch of darkness. These rarely occur in our eggs, but when hens go broody, mistakes do happen! Just watch eggs carefully. |
Q: Are <insert egg color here> eggs healthier than <insert egg color here>?
A: All egg colors have the same nutrition; white eggs are no different than blue eggs, blue eggs are no different from brown eggs, etc. Farm eggs are generally healthier than factory eggs, however, so eggs from different farms vary. |