We love our chickens. They give us the most amazing eggs. So fresh and full of nutrients. Many people do not know that it is much harder to boil fresh eggs. Normally the eggs that you find in the supermarket are at least a few weeks old if not closer to a month old. Not great f...
Freezing fresh eggs is easy, but with hens in the backyard why would a chicken keeper do such a thing? Unfortunately, the egg supply is limited by numerous factors that negatively impact egg production including hot weather, stress from new additions to
My mother taught me this useful tip on how to hard boil eggs. Rinsing the cooked eggs in cold water served a dual purpose. Firstly, it stops them developing a green ring around the yolk. Secondly, it makes the egg a lot easier to handle in order to peel it! You can´t peel an ...
Water Glassing Eggs If you don’t like the modern methods of storing eggs, like using a freeze dryer, you can try water glassing them. Water glassing is an ancient method for preserving eggs to keep them fresh for about 18 months. But the longer they stay in the solution, the runnier...
How to tell if eggs are fresh The egg float test The egg float test only works for uncracked eggs but is quite simple. Take a clear jug or another container that you can see through and fill it three-quarters full with water. If the egg: Sinks to the bottom and lays flat on ...
Chicken Keeping Basics... So, you like the sound of getting fresh eggs daily? Here are some basic considerations before you start keeping chickens at home... What do I need to get started with keeping chickens? How much space do chickens need?
Fresh Egg Production Once the eggs have just been laid and they have been freshly-picked, the decision is up to you whether to clean them or not. This is one constant debate that is still happening. If you are going to use the eggs yourself and the eggs are only having a little dirt...
(Just for comparison’s sake, one ostrich egg is equivalent to about 24 chicken eggs.) Should I add something to the water? It’s not necessary to add anything to the water. Some people also swear that adding a bit of salt, vinegar or even baking soda to the boiling water makes eggs...
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a highly safe method for retaining the freshness of eggs simple in operation and applicable to various storage temperature ranges. SOLUTION: This method for retaining the freshness of eggs involves treating the eggs under heating and includes several versions: 1st ...
Fresh duck eggs ready for cooking in any one of a number of ways. Where Can I Buy Duck Eggs? Duck eggs are not always as widely available as chicken eggs. If you find yourself struggling to obtain duck eggs, depending on your location, there are a few options you can try. First of...