I don't work right now, but I totally agree about missing my interaction with my flock. It has been so cold, wet or dark that I am spending about 1/10th the time that I did just a month ago. I am going to see if I can't get some rain gear, and will pull out my wool socks, hats and gloves. I am also going to plan a roof on my deck for next winter.
You might put a light in your coop on a timer so that you can fool them into staying up later.
Regarding Egg recipes::: I am a big fan of a mostly egg white omlet. I use 6 whites and only 2 yolks. My favorite is to use sharp cheddar cheese or Asiago (just enough to flavor, not drown) and fresh fried mushroom. Then I add salsa and lots of fresh cilantro after plating the omlet. The cilantro is the star! It isn't an ingredient to skip. Yummmmmmm!!!!!!
I cook up the yolks and mash and add them in to my chick's starter. Or if no chicks, the dog gets them. They give him a beautiful coat. I don't have eggs from chickens yet, so I don't mourn the loss of the great egg yolks yet. I may have to change my recipe once I have those really fresh eggs.
Edited to say: Fresh eggs are great gifts for family, coworkers, friends and neighbors. Or as a host gift if you go to someone's house.
