This year I decided to not dye eggs. As a matter of fact, I won't be dying them ever again. I will be exposing my grandchildren to a variety of naturally colored eggs. I have been blessed with light brown, dark brown, white, green, pink and light blue eggs for my edification. Who needs dye! The photos don't do the color of the eggs justice. I'm able to purchase these eggs fresh, and the only date stamped on the egg carton is the date that I write on an Avery label. I even provide the egg cartons.
I want my grandchildren to learn about nature and all its beauty. I want them to be able to share unique experiences with classmates and have special memories when they're visiting me. I want them to remember grandma cracking colored eggs for their omelets and brownies. I can't wait to hear the giggles.
Jersey Chicken
Black Cochin Chicken
Speckled Sussex Chicken
Easter Egg Chicken
I've started purchasing fresh eggs a year ago. Here are some of the chickens that work to produce my order. I place my order and the next day the eggs are retrieved from the hen house and brought to me. I've never been into chickens, but I think the black Cochin chicken is beautiful. My grandparents had chickens on their farmette, but they where just your regular chickens that laid white eggs.
If I could withstand the smell and cleanup, I might invest in a few of these beauties. Okay, that thought didn't last long. I'll just continue to purchase them when I need them. What do you think about my colorful eggs? Do you have chickens? If so, what kind.
Happy Easter!
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We do not have chickens, but know some that do. We get fresh eggs every once and a while in varying shades of brown. We just brought 18 home today. They are really good. Stronger flavor than store bought and make amazing pies!
ReplyDeleteI've never baked a pie. You must post a recipe and show me how. I do use them in what I do bake & my breakfast items.
DeleteYes we have 9 hens. I love their colored eggs. I store them in a clear plastic egg container that I bought at Bed Bath and Beyond. It holds 14 eggs. They look so pretty in the carton. When the hens are at optimum production, I sell the excess to my friend at work. She says they taste better the organic eggs that she buys at Sprouts, an organic grocery. Your little ones will get a kick out the eggs. Happy Easter.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you had hens. What kind do you have? I agree they do taste better than the organic eggs. Happy Easter to you too!
DeleteThose eggs are beautiful just as they are. We used to have a few chickens that laid blue and green tinted eggs growing up. Plus, the white ones and lots of browns!
ReplyDeleteAren't they beautiful. I'm sure my guest will want to try them because of the color alone. They're going to make a great conversation piece.
DeleteBeautiful chickens. I hope people don't eat them once they stop producing eggs.
ReplyDeleteI've never asked or thought about what people do with their chickens after they stop producing eggs. They are a source of food, and if they choose to eat them I guess they have that right.
DeleteYou should get one chicken! I wish I could have chickens! Our county says you can only have them if you have at least an acre of land...which I don't. I buy my eggs from a local farm, too! They are so superior to the mass-produced grocery store eggs. Wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteI have an acre plus, but I would have to build a coop since I'm in the country. I would rather use my land for something else. I agree, the eggs are much better than grocery store eggs.
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