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Welcome to the Eggchange Page. This will be our temporary meeting place while I get something better set up. Think of this like a digital driveway egg stand.
Here is how I envision this will work. Unwashed eggs will be $6 per dozen. Washed eggs will be $7 per dozen. If you want eggs, email me with the subject line “eggs” to get on the list. I’ll contact the people on the list to arrange a weekly meeting that suits everyone’s schedule and location. Please email me your payment preference: online credit card payment, cash payment at pickup, or CashApp. How many eggs do you want? Washed or unwashed? My email link will be at the bottom.
INFORMATION ABOUT EGGS:
Unwashed eggs are eggs that have not been washed after being laid by the hens. When a hen lays an egg, it is coated with a protective layer called the bloom. The natural coating on the eggshell seals the pores, stopping bacteria and preventing moisture loss. Because we have a rooster, all the eggs you get from me are fertilized.
Unwashed chicken eggs can be stored at room temperature for about 2-3 weeks. The ability for this protein source to last outside the fridge is a huge plus in a grid-down scenario. But, if you’ve got a hot house in the summer, you’d be best to stick them in the fridge or in a cool basement. Either way, always wash them before you crack them.
Washed eggs are those that have been washed with water after being laid. The washing simply removes any dirt, bacteria, or debris from the surface of the eggshell so it looks like the eggs in the store.
The eggs you get from the store are typically not fertilized because they are laid by hens that do not have access to roosters. If you didn’t know, hens do not need a rooster to lay eggs, they’ll just never hatch because they’re not fertilized. The hens that lay for the store are typically caged and just lay eggs, so they don’t have a social life. Three years ago, we started off with just hens because we were concerned about the noise of a rooster. We learned quickly that a flock of free-ranging hens without a rooster doesn’t work. Firstly, it’s unnatural. Secondly, the hens bicker with each other and wander off in every direction which is bad for security from predators. Hens are not wired to pull security 24/7 like roosters, they’re created to eat and lay eggs. Therefore, they perform their role best with a rooster present. Thirdly, without a rooster, one of the hens will start to take on male behavior and even attempt to crow. We had one do that and she was quickly taken by a fox raising such a ruckus all over the place.
When you crack an egg that’s been fertilized, you’ll often see a little white speck in the yolk. Don’t be alarmed, that’s natural, just mix it up and eat it. I should also mention that the yolk in fresh eggs is a very rich orange and the whites are very clear. The first time my dad tried some, he thought it was something wrong with the egg because the yolk was so orange, lol. If you get the opportunity, crack a store-bought egg alongside a fresh egg and notice the difference. The store-bought yolk will be a dull orange and the whites will be cloudy.
So that’s the operation in an eggshell. Comment with any questions or suggestions below, and I’ll see you at the next drop!
CONTACT INFO:
Click here to email me your order. Include how many eggs do you want? Washed or unwashed? Payment preference: online credit card payment, cash payment at pickup, or CashApp.
CashApp: $KILO25training