I have been a vegetarian for 17 years now, and my hubby has for 35. Through that journey I can tell you that it's best not to focus on definitions and titles. We all have our own boundaries in our hunt for balance. I choose not to eat much cheese and generally avoid milk, and of course I eat no meat. The reason I don't eat meat is because of how they are treated in big Ag, I don't really see anything wrong with eating meat if it is pasture raised and lives a good life (and has minimal environmental impact). But, I feel like if it would bother me too much to kill the animal myself, I shouldn't eat it, so I don't. My good friend is a vegetarian and does have issues with anyone eating meat, even if it is raised humanely. Which is a fine view for her to have, like I said, we all have our own lines in the sand we draw. Honestly, if your chickens are happy and well taken care of, it would be just fine for you to eat the eggs. They are going to lay them whether or not you eat them. Could you call yourself a vegan if that is the only animal product you utilize, maybe if it's really important to you to be defined as a vegan. It would be fudging, but it's a tiny fudge when taking into account the big picture. . But is the title really what matters and defines you anyway?