I've a friend who is allergic to commercial eggs. Can't say why, but he eats my eggs with no trouble.
Went to the Fair again yesterday with DD and her boyfriend. It was soooooo hoooot. I'd paid for the all day ride ticket but only went on the Tilt a whirl. $20 ride. I got nauseas. I didn't eat my eggs and toast before I left and after having gotten sick from the first day at the Fair all that greasy food didn't look appetizing.
DD was upset there were not chickens. Don't know why as she's the last one to help take care of them.
Saw Sawyer Fredericks and he was good, though he would have been better with a back up band. The heat made it tough though.
Saw the soap Lady too, but didn't buy any soap this year. She and her husband remember me of course and I wonder if I'm viewed as that freaky person who's perceived as a little off. If you know what I mean. I buy her soaps because they're good and cheaper than elsewhere. $20 for five bars. I have plenty for awhile anyhow. Having grown up poor I have a thing for soap.
The egg color thing is all psychological I think. Europeans like the brown eggs. I have a customer from Bosnia that even said don't wash the eggs. I'm sure you know your soft shell is due to not enough calcium in her diet. While the feeds say there is enough that is not true. Give her a little oyster shell grit and she should be fine.
In other news I've someone coming to pick up five C. Rocks I posted. 2 roosters and 3 hens. I'm working up to giving up the chickens starting with the older ones. I just had a friend here who needed a chick for her lone chick and I gave her a C. Rock chick and two EE's. I am tired and Metellas post has me down.
I think the Hermit down the road may have the right idea. I've tried to talk to him and offered eggs and jelly but he said no. I worry he'll die and no one will ever know. It's sad. I wonder does anyone stop to see if he's okay. I've read stories of people dieing and not being found for a long time. "One is the loneliest number" - Three Dog Night. :/
Too, I can give up the chickens and be free to do whatever and not have to try to get anyone to take care of them while I'm gone. Winter is coming on too fast.
I think Buckwheat may be broody. Good lord she's nearly 6 years old. She's still slightly swollen but nothing that girl does surprises me.
Well take care and get to the Fair if you can.
Rancher, Still kicking just not so high, Hicks