Are Cheetos organic?

[lisavhaar]

For the record, I do not sell eggs, I give the extras away free to coworkers and neighbors, I also do not pretend that they are organic and the question about Cheetos was supposed to be funny. But I do wonder, considering how good my eggs are, if there is any real benefit to trying to stay organic (I probably never will, just wondering as a philosophical question)

As far as taste goes, there's not going to be any difference because the feed was organic or not. I use organic feed because it's better for the environment, the chicken's health and mine. Unfortunately it does cost a lot more. I hope that consumer pressure for sustainable agriculture and advances in permaculture will continue to drive the price down.

 

[Banditsduo]

.....So I thought I would throw this out for opinions. A coworker was talking about some eggs I gave her and saying she could tell by the taste that they were organic. But the fact is I do not think I can say that they are. ......

I have family that won't eat my eggs because I don't feed my chicks "organic" feed -- they prefer to buy $$$ the eggs labeled organic at the store! Should I feel insulted?

I don't feed organic but I give them good quality feed and lots of kitchen scraps and leftovers.

 

[CatMom2]

So I thought I would throw this out for opinions. A coworker was talking about some eggs I gave her and saying she could tell by the taste that they were organic. But the fact is I do not think I can say that they are. To start with I always start my chicks on medicated feed (Purina) It may not be organic but I have always had healthy chicks and don't see a reason to change. I also feed Purina Layena Crumbles to my adult birds and I do not believe that it is organic feed either, but they lay nice big eggs with thick shells and great orange yolks. They also get table scraps including leftovers from fast food places, old pizza, and yes, Cheetos. My wife buy the big bags of crunchy Cheetos, and since I am doing keto, they don't all get eaten and, when the start to go stale I give them to the chickens. this is by far their favorite treat and they attack them immediately and with gusto. I have a friend who only feeds organic, the feed costs 5 times as much and he has to add oyster shell for extra calcium. His eggs are comparable but he often talks about how thin and fragile the shells are (sometimes puts his thumb through one as he picks it up). So what, if anything is the advantage of "organic" eggs and can I consider mine organic if the girls are eating Cheetos?

I can’t believe your question was taken seriously. That’s hilarious. My chickens love people snacks too. I don’t care that my girls don’t lay organic eggs. They are free range and happy little girls. That’s good enough for me.

 

[Ila88]

I do buy organic mash feed and scratch but also non organic pellets. The consistency is better, especially the scratch and my chickens seem to prefer it. Happy chickens=happy eggs. I will definitely have to try the Cheetos. LOL

 

[Ila88]

I have family that won't eat my eggs because I don't feed my chicks "organic" feed -- they prefer to buy $$$ the eggs labeled organic at the store! Should I feel insulted?

I don't feed organic but I give them good quality feed and lots of kitchen scraps and leftovers.

I'm sure yours are much better. Store eggs, organic or not, can be months old!

 

[21hens-incharge]

No one wants to try my blue, or olive colored eggs either! Silly people

I have folks here wanting ONLY those pretty blues and greens.

I have family that won't eat my eggs because I don't feed my chicks "organic" feed -- they prefer to buy $$$ the eggs labeled organic at the store! Should I feel insulted?

I don't feed organic but I give them good quality feed and lots of kitchen scraps and leftovers.

No need to feel insulted at all. Even if they were being insulting in how they declared their choice.

Enjoy your birds and the glorious eggs they give.

I always say just cause someone is family it doesn't mean they are smart.

 

[ChickenMamaLissa]

as for cheetoes I’ve tried growing them organically, but without using a little bit of pesticides on them, the pot heads sneak in at night and eat them all just as they get ripe

You should try planting the spicy hot variety. They’re known to repel most of your garden-variety pot heads.

 

[featherhead007]

If they sneak around at night, aren't they meth heads maybe? Been my experience!

 

[Judy Todd]

True but that still leaves 4.5% that are made up off the spot

Here I am isolated on my farm, feeling a bit down, but reading this post gave me more laughs then I have had in weeks. Great way to start the day, thanks to all who have a warped sense of humor.

 

[CHlCKEN]

You should try planting the spicy hot variety. They’re known to repel most of your garden-variety pot heads.

Does it repel Hornworms?