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Egg Yolk Color and Nutrition

February 29, 2024 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

Get to know and understand how chicken feeds can impact egg quality, egg yolk color and nutrition.

Frittata 101

July 26, 2022 · Rita Heikenfeld · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

Frittata, which translates to “fried” in Italian, is a classic egg-based dish. Even with just eggs and seasonal herbs, it’s a winner.

Tips for the Best Boiled Eggs

June 9, 2022 · Rita Heikenfeld · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

I want to share my tried and true recipes for the best boiled eggs, both soft and hard-boiled. Try them yourself for a convenient snack.

Buying a Carton of Eggs? Get the Labeling Facts First

March 31, 2022 · Pam Freeman · Eggs & Meat

As backyard chicken keepers, we normally don’t have to worry about buying a carton of eggs from the store. We have the luxury of walking out to the coop and grabbing fresh eggs to use in our kitchen.

Egg Facts: 5 Reasons To Eat Eggs

March 31, 2022 · Janet Garman · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

An interesting egg fact is there are 12 essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids contained in an egg. So what exactly are these wonders contained in an egg?

Why Hens Lay Weird Eggs

October 25, 2021 · Jeremy Chartier · Eggs & Meat

Why do hens lay weird eggs? Weird eggs are all a part of owning chickens, but which egg oddities should cause concern and which are incidental?

Duck Eggs Vs. Chicken Eggs

June 17, 2021 · Marissa Ames · Eggs & Meat

Today I want to compare duck eggs vs. chicken eggs. How does a duck egg measure up compared to a chicken egg?

Ask the Expert — April/May 2019

April 21, 2019 · Marissa Ames · Ask The Expert

Add to Favorites Tough Winter We’ve had a tough winter here in Central New Hampshire. Lots of snow and ice. The door to my chicken run becomes frozen often and …