The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!

[aoxa]

I make scrambled eggs in the microwave if it's just one for some baby chicks. Put it in a measuring cup, stir it cover with damp paper towel, cook 15 seconds, stir it, cook 15 seconds. Stir it and may need 5-10 more seconds depending on the size. If you watch it through the door it looks like a souffle LOL.

Yes scrambled eggs are fine, remove shell first

I'm making fun of myself. It was probably one of the stupidest things I've done. I ruined the microwave and nearly gave my parents a heart attack.

 

[Leahs Mom]

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[Leahs Mom]

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But if it hadn't "corrected" it, we wouldn't have gotten our laugh for the day!

 

[loanwizard]

These are the eggs I did today. Fresh eggs out of the henhouse from within the last 3 days, refrigerated.

Brought water to a boil, ladled in 2 dozen eggs, by the time I was done, the water had cooled, let come back up to a soft boil for 15 minutes, transfered pot to sink, dumped hot water added cold water for a bit, then transferred to bowl with water and ice.

Peeled the first egg.... Ate it because it would have been embarrassing to put out.

Tasted good.

20-24 turned out pretty darn good. Secret was the ice water.... I kinda pshawed it but it was definitely colder than tap which is what I have used for the last 40 years. If an egg wasn't peeling I dipped it in the ice water and got that skin wet..... worked well.

Colored the whites with cold water, ACV and food coloring.... didn't use enough of the ACV and coloring at first (What can I say, I am a cheapskate), and had to add more.

Made the deviled part and got really angry.... added more and more of the white stuff, mixed it and the flavor was way off.... realized I was using mayo instead of Miracle Whip.... a sandwich just isn't a sandwich without the tangy zip of miracle whip salad dressing.... and neither are deviled eggs... Was nasty, but Carla added some sugar and they got eaten.... wouldn't be surprised if the dogs have gas tonight.....

Happy Easter everyone!

 

[Leahs Mom]

Yours and Aoxa's died eggs are so pretty! I've never seen that done before.

And...I think Kraft needs to hire you! After that, the sky's the limit! (Move over Vanna...here comes the LW!)

 

[aoxa]

These are the eggs I did today. Fresh eggs out of the henhouse from within the last 3 days, refrigerated.

Brought water to a boil, ladled in 2 dozen eggs, by the time I was done, the water had cooled, let come back up to a soft boil for 15 minutes, transfered pot to sink, dumped hot water added cold water for a bit, then transferred to bowl with water and ice.

Peeled the first egg.... Ate it because it would have been embarrassing to put out.

Tasted good.

20-24 turned out pretty darn good. Secret was the ice water.... I kinda pshawed it but it was definitely colder than tap which is what I have used for the last 40 years. If an egg wasn't peeling I dipped it in the ice water and got that skin wet..... worked well.

Colored the whites with cold water, ACV and food coloring.... didn't use enough of the ACV and coloring at first (What can I say, I am a cheapskate), and had to add more.

Made the deviled part and got really angry.... added more and more of the white stuff, mixed it and the flavor was way off.... realized I was using mayo instead of Miracle Whip.... a sandwich just isn't a sandwich without the tangy zip of miracle whip salad dressing.... and neither are deviled eggs... Was nasty, but Carla added some sugar and they got eaten.... wouldn't be surprised if the dogs have gas tonight.....

Happy Easter everyone!

You and I are in 100% agreeance on the miracle whip! Susan bought the FAT FREE miracle whip yesterday. I rushed to the convenience store in my sweats to get the real stuff. I was not even trying the fat free stuff.. Regular miracle whip is already 1/2 the fat of your traditional mayonnaise! No need to make it fat free.

It was soo good. My hands still are stained from the dye

 

[Pullet Surprise]

Fresh eggs get a bad rap when it comes to using them as hard boiled eggs. The reason is because the albumen, or the egg white, will stick to the shell of a fresh egg. Often you see advice to let the eggs age, because then it doesn’t stick as much to the shell. It is possible to use even an egg that has been laid the same day.

There seem to be many different ways of cooking (boiling) fresh eggs in their shell so that they peel. The method I use is as follows: bring the eggs up to room temperature. Bring your water to a slow boil, add salt, and ladle in the eggs. Cook at a slow boil for 15 minutes, then ladle out into a pan of cold water. Let sit in the water for awhile to cool, then the eggs can be stored in the fridge until you want to peel them. I use this method. It works and I am not going to fix it. I do need to use a timer or I over cook them every time.

Other methods I have seen but not used include adding a teaspoon of baking soda to the water, and using the traditional method of starting with cold water. Another idea that deserves merit is adding vinegar. I’ve also seen people suggest using olive oil. If your hard cooked eggs have a green tinge to the yolk, they are overcooked. Leave them in the hot water less the next time.

Another method is to use a push pin on the fat end of the egg. Slowly lower into soft boiling water. Soft boil for 15 minutes.

I found that steaming the fresh eggs for 15-20 minutes and then putting them in cold water to cool down works extremely well. I go for the 20 minutes and it works with the eggs right out of the nest. I'm somewhat (like a whole LOT) of a klutz, so just putting them in a metal colander that sits in my big pot with a lid on it and steaming keeps me from doing dumb things as long as I hear the timer, or the dog hears the timer for me

 

[Eggcessive]

Loanwizard, those are great looking eggs. Who knew you could cook? I use mayo in deviled eggs plus mustard and sweet pickle juice--that's it. Yum! I wish i had made some today.

 

[Leahs Mom]

Lydia, Penny's daughter (or granddaughter) has the coolest single barred feather in her tail.

Just one?!!!!!

 

[aoxa]

Just one?!!!!!

Yep just the one Weird huh?