Comments on: Healthy Eggs: What To Buy

By: Mary

Mary — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:22:30 +0000

My problem with food is that I am trying to avoid harmful food colourings. I recently heard that some poultry feed contains substances that can be harmful, to make the yolk look yellow. The worst seems to be canthaxanthin, which can cause deposits on the retina. So how do I know if hens eggs are yellow because they have been fed grass, or because of this? Are duck eggs any safer? Comments welcome, I live in South Yorkshire, so some farms and markets around.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:39:53 +0000

Awesome article. thank you. I linked you on my blog!
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By: flying_gramma (Flying gramma)

flying_gramma (Flying gramma) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:42:05 +0000

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By: Marc Feel Good Eating

Marc Feel Good Eating — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:29:23 +0000

Great post!!
There are several online (US) sources for good “real eggs”
and surprisingly affordable….. you do have to buy 5 or 6 dozen at a time.

Marc

Marc Feel Good Eating

By: Anna

Anna — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:57:06 +0000

I usually eat 2-3 eggs daily, and so does my husband. With that rate of consumption we’ve become very particular about eggs. Supermarket eggs are just boring, once you’ve become accustomed to “backyard” eggs that are truly free to eat as natured intended – outdoors where they can choose among plants, bugs, seeds, and grain supplements (if needed). I only resort to supermarket eggs in desperation, and even then, I go for organic so-called free-range with flax seed added to the chicken feed.

By: KristenM

KristenM — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:56:26 +0000

Motherhen68 — That’s great! The eggs I buy come from chickens that aren’t out in pasture, but in a sort of extended yard. So, their feed is supplemented. In a given dozen anywhere from 1 to 4 eggs will be more orange than the others. I figured those come from the aggressive hens who out-peck the others for grass and bugs. I’d LOVE to get a dozen bright orange eggs every time. So tasty!!

By: Motherhen68

Motherhen68 — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:47:58 +0000

I was so happy with the color of the yolk this batch of “country eggs” were! That orange in your picture, that’s what they look like. My sons were amazed and I told them it was because the hens were happy at their place and eating bugs.

Once we even got a double yolker. That was pretty fun.

Motherhen68

By: Elisabeth

Elisabeth — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:12:51 +0000

Very informative, thank you, especially about the nutrients. I agree free-range is no guarantee the bird gets out to feel sun on her wings or grub for worms.

Organic standards in the UK vary, with the Soil Association – the biggest organic certifier – coming out top for bird welfare because of its flock sizes. Size matters. They are small enough for the birds to get access to the pop-holes, spending more time outdoors on fresh pasture.

Here are links to two English organic farms known for their high standards, one in berkshire, the other in Devon: http://www.sheepdrove.com/112.htm
http://www.rafael-eu.com/Providence-Farm-Holsworthy-Devon.html

I buy Soil Association eggs or ones from small family farms where the birds lead natural lives. Certification is useful but not so necessary if you know where your eggs were laid. Know your farmer – know your food!

Elisabeth

By: Melanie

Melanie — Sun, 31 May 2009 16:43:20 +0000

Thanks for the Craigslist tip! I just looked and found three local sellers – I’d already reached the point of not wanting to buy any more supermarket eggs. Some day I’m going to raise my own hens!

By: NJ Jaeger

NJ Jaeger — Sun, 31 May 2009 16:37:03 +0000

I am printing out this information for my family members. Thanks everyone for your comments. Very helpful…