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Cholesterol content in eggs

Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by twhudson, May 15, 2008.

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  1. May 15, 2008 #1
    twhudson

    twhudson In the Brooder

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    Does anyone know of a place where eggs can be sent to have the cholesterol level checked in eggs? My chickens are pastured raised and are eating organic feed. I would like to have this level checked.

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  2. May 16, 2008 #2
    Reinbeau

    Reinbeau The Teapot Underground Premium Member

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    Mother Earth News has a page and links to where you can get your eggs tested. It's not cheap, they have arranged a 10% discount, but you can do separate nutrients for less:

    * cholesterol: $110 ($99 w/Mother Earth discount)
    * fatty acid profile: $110 ($99 w/Mother Earth discount)
    * vitamin E: $125 ($112.50 w/Mother Earth discount)
    * folic acid: $125 ($112.50 w/Mother Earth discount)
    * selenium: $50 ($45 w/Mother Earth discount)
    * beta carotene: $90 ($81 w/Mother Earth discount)​
     
  3. May 16, 2008 #3
    greyfields

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    You Extension office should have the names of some labs near you. It's not very hard to get done, once you figure out where to send them. I know people who grow eggs and have done just that and market their nutritional informaiton.
     

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