I felt the need to edit my original post...it did not convey what I had meant to say.Don't know scientifically but know what we do and have done since day one.
7 solid days we throw away every egg. That's 168 hours for all the math geeks out there. Hehe.
Never said we are right or wrong. It's just our program.
Our livestock is a supplemental income.
So if we use faithful traditional practices with man made cure's... No dice rolling here.
If you were born in 1900, you had a pretty good chance of dying by your 50th birthday. Now thanks to some chemicals, it's age 85 or so in America now. Only 65 in undeveloped countries. Not saying all chemicals are good.. No way Jose.. But to each their own.
Touchy subject I suppose.
We have to use what works for us and others have to use what works for them. I won't preach that they are wrong. And hopefully visa versa.
Anyway no more debating from me on this thread. Just sharing personal preferences.
Diversity is beautiful.. Take care all You Chickeirs!
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!
In fact, I think it sounded rather harsh, which was not my intention at all.
I respect each person's practices regarding their livestock. I think it's always best to do what you're comfortable with and what's working.
I've already fed the first two dozen eggs back to the hens. (I don't want the broodies taking up old habits) I'm sure there's more again...lol. We don't eat the eggs right away either.