What’s the obsession over egg shell color?

[Naykas]

Summaries of a good article from:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/white-vs-brown-eggs#TOC_TITLE_HDR_6
"Chicken eggs can be brown, white or even blue-green. The color of an egg is determined by the breed of the hen that lays it." " There is no nutritional difference between brown and white eggs. However, a hen’s diet and environment can affect an egg’s nutrition" " Brown and white eggs generally taste the same. But eggs can taste different depending on how fresh they are, the way they’re cooked and the diet of the hen." " Brown eggs used to cost more because brown-laying hens produced less and weighed more. While that’s no longer true, brown eggs still come with a higher price tag.".. I learnt a lot of new things hope you guys pick up some new ones from reading the above article by a Registered Dietician. Compliments of the seasons to all!

 

[OhZark Biddies]

obviously...white eggs are easier to read. no brainer

Obviously, others like eggs of many different colors. no brainer

 

[writerskramp]

First of all, not all eggs taste the same, ever since I have had my own chicken ( and eggs) I only eat eggs from my chickens, if they are taking a break, boho, no eggs here! My hubby isn´t that picky, but even he says that he doesn´t like commercial eggs anymore ! Also, with the multi coloured eggs, it is easier for me to know which hen laid which egg , I am kind of obsessive in that regard, I have a little notebook, in which I write down which hen laid which egg, and how heavy, so when I set eggs, of course I only put the eggs of hens under that have a good record There is a fable going around that green eggs have lower cholesterol than regular eggs, so all my green eggs are "spoken for", in that regard, I could triple my hen flock and still not have enough eggs for customers, but since it is only a hobby, and I sell what eggs are surplus, the customers has to wait I enjoy having a colourful egg basket and I never run out of customers. The reason I don´t have more chickens is that my coop is just about large enough for the hens I have right now, if I have more chickens, I have the feeling it would get crowded, and I started keeping chickens to eat "eggs from happy chicken" , so there it is

Store bought eggs have all the taste of a sponge.. as does most store bought chicken. Will say actual free range eggs flavor is superior. As is free range chicken, a nutty flavor as is wild game birds.. Admit I would have a hard time raising chickens for meat these days, but can. All life is precious.. Must be getting old.

 

[AccidentalFarm]

I have recently gotten into food preservation.. self taught. Canning to a commercial dehydrator to a $3500 freeze dryer.

I freeze dry the raw eggs to powder..

Be prepared.

I freeze dry excess eggs too, after I've given away as many as I can to friends and neighbors.
I don't do a lot of canning...just basic stuff that doesn't require pressure canning-I'm a bit intimidated by that.
I've gotten on to a huge jerky making stint the last few weeks though. How big is your commercial dehydrator?

 

[Broxi]

I HATE having to buy eggs at the store in winter when my girls decide to freeload for a bit. I do now buy the more expensive " certified humane" eggs and find the yolks to be richer than the typical cheaper options. I once bought the "Heirloom" eggs that were all colors for $8 per dozen, but they weren't any different than the $4 pack of all brown "certified" ones. Of course none of them are as good as my ladies eggs!

I have a friend, who I'll admit is very fussy, who will only eat eggs that are "store bought and white" LOL. I had to promise him I'd not slip him my backyard eggs in anything. He doesn't eat my deviled eggs anymore I guess that's just more for the rest of us

 

[MotherofOrpies]

I HATE having to buy eggs at the store in winter when my girls decide to freeload for a bit. I do now buy the more expensive " certified humane" eggs and find the yolks to be richer than the typical cheaper options. I once bought the "Heirloom" eggs that were all colors for $8 per dozen, but they weren't any different than the $4 pack of all brown "certified" ones. Of course none of them are as good as my ladies eggs!

I have a friend, who I'll admit is very fussy, who will only eat eggs that are "store bought and white" LOL. I had to promise him I'd not slip him my backyard eggs in anything. He doesn't eat my deviled eggs anymore I guess that's just more for the rest of us

I freeze my chicken eggs in spring ( just mix lightly with a fork, and add some salt or sugar , depending on how you want to use them later on) and TAG those bags! After a few month, nobody will be able to tell wich ones are the ones with salt and which ones are the ones with sugar! I usually freeze 4 eggs together, and use it for scrambled eggs or to bake a cake. Use only very fresh eggs and defrost in the refrigerator , the net tells you they are good for 6 months, I found some 18 months old frozen eggs while defrosting my freezer and made cake ( don’t try it on my say so , please) nobody got food poisoning, and the cake only didn’t get as fluffy as usual, when I used a little bit more baking powder for the last bag, the cake turned out perfekt. So there you go, freeze surplus eggs in late spring, and have enough of your own eggs in winter , we all know „Winter is coming“

 

[Xouie]

I know now that this is wrong, but growing up I was always told that white eggs were "commercial" eggs while brown eggs were "farm" eggs.

It may be incorrect now, but it wasn’t when I was a kid. Stores carried exclusively white eggs. And it was a status symbol in elementary school: if you could go to the store and spend money on white eggs, you must be “rich” or “upper class”. The rest of us just had those icky brown ones from our home chickens, so we were “poor” and “low class”. I remember begging to buy white eggs just once so a friend coming over would think we were posh. Yep I was that ridiculous.

Now brown eggs are in every store — and more expensive than white. And “cage free” hikes the price up even more (pretty much everybirdy was cage free on home farms). Funny how it’s all reversed now.

 

[Bound to Sea]

So yes or no? Are your color-egg layers good producers?

Yes, my Amerucaunas lay very well, I also have a Spitz cross that lays blueish eggs and is a great layer. But I also have a Lohman brown and she lays a brown egg every day. I personally like giving away my eggs to neighbors, and it makes them excited to get a colorful carton full. I also have two white layers that lay well. I am looking this year for my first olive egger, just to have fun and because they are supposed to have a decent lay rate as well. My Marans hen hasn't layed an egg since summer. Lazy bum!

 

[Allthefloofs]

I know as a city girl who never thought to ever own chickens, when my friend and I embarked on this whole adventure it was really eye opening to see that we could get a fun color range of eggs! I don't know if it could be classified as an obsession, but we spent hours together poring over the pictures of eggs online to decide what we wanted for eggs as well as temperament (we have kids and wanted the chickens to have a good chance at docile personalities so the kids would be able to interact with them), but it was so exciting to see all the beautiful egg baskets! I never knew there were green eggs, I had no clue we could get blue ones! It was like a feast for my eyes! Even 3 years later I feel what I can only call a release of dopamine when I reach in and pull out one of the gorgeous powder blue eggs that our super blue, Justin, lays. It makes me smile every day. When Laya lays her lovely sage green egg I just feel so happy. I didn't grow up on a farm or with chickens and it's something I really don't take for granted. Even the small beautiful white eggs our polish Skittles lays are lovely in my eyes. Our Delaware lays dark brown to speckled eggs and I really marvel at the patterning. I think for some people it's just so delightful to see the different colors, it just makes me happy .

 

[writerskramp]

I freeze dry excess eggs too, after I've given away as many as I can to friends and neighbors.
I don't do a lot of canning...just basic stuff that doesn't require pressure canning-I'm a bit intimidated by that.
I've gotten on to a huge jerky making stint the last few weeks though. How big is your commercial dehydrator?

It's amazing how hard it is to give away.. My fridge gets taken over in spring through summer. Have people who would really appreciate them and always have, but a one hundred mile round trip.. 10 dozen plus at a time.. no more.

Pressure canning was a bit intimidating the first time.. Have since become a nonissue. If you are a bit paranoid type, like myself. Just change out your gauge every season.. keep it out of water when cleaning. That'll do em'. About $15 replacement cost.. A good rubber seal and an unplugged vent is your only concern. maintenance, maintenance, maintenance. Don't be afraid, just do it as with all things in life.

Speaking of jerky.. Just cleared out the freezer to fridge to process to make room. Found a fair amount of venison.. Today will marinate and oven dry this time, as time is of the essence. As I am busier then a one arm one legged well digger and only half the energy and drive.. Age creeps up on you..

Weston 28-0501-W Steel Alloy 24-Rack Food Dehydrator with Glass Door - 1600W
Large capacity with (24) 21 1/2" x 16" metal drying racks; 56 sq. ft. of drying space..

Cabinet fits approximately 40 lb. raw jerky at one time

160 degrees Fahrenheit max with digital temperature control and automatic shut-off timer. 'Food safety is at 165 degrees'

Got it from WebstaurantStore: You can buy from there too..

Have a pizza shop.. Just shy of an industrial model and a 10K purchase price. Cost about $450.. About the size of a apartment fridge counter top high. There is a half size exactly the same.. which is a better choice.

As I am an avid gardener.. I thought I need the space! I bit off more then I can chew.. but have learned to successfully fill it now.

Just as a heads up.. You can dehydrate cooked eggs such as scrambled.. but only 'freeze dry' raw egg.