tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970153806441842849.post1449599343458765503..comments2023-11-20T08:04:53.018-05:00Comments on the simple life ain't easy: Common misconceptions about farm fresh eggsAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143489710058190187noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970153806441842849.post-10983808320706436262017-09-06T13:04:28.256-04:002017-09-06T13:04:28.256-04:00I'm the same way too!I'm the same way too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15603605229516618191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970153806441842849.post-30180350647265728632016-01-20T12:43:09.792-05:002016-01-20T12:43:09.792-05:00I'm sorry. I just ate farm eggs and the qualit...I'm sorry. I just ate farm eggs and the quality, though you describe them well enough, just wasn't that much better. And as far as you "respecting" the hen's life, you can't be serious. Wold you imprison a person to eat their children? What silly, self-righteous nonsense.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17519263186946946095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970153806441842849.post-83994194214519087762015-03-16T13:21:28.725-04:002015-03-16T13:21:28.725-04:00We have six hens. I know which hen lays which egg....We have six hens. I know which hen lays which egg. If one of my hens gets sick, I'll know which eggs are hers, if she is still laying, and I can toss them if needed. They are allowed outside all day every day (except for that day we got freezing rain) and they eat all the bugs, grass and worms they can scratch up. They wander about in our pasture with the horses. they are healthy and seem happy. We have a rooster and they follow him around and he keeps them together and warns of any predators. We haven't sold many eggs so far, but the $3 a dozen we have charged hardly makes a dent in the expenses. But the eggs are so good! Thanks for a great article!Pam Koontzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10063940369906074224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970153806441842849.post-29005844700676610902013-04-12T08:39:58.102-04:002013-04-12T08:39:58.102-04:00A chickens natural instinct is to forage for their...A chickens natural instinct is to forage for their food, so not only will your eggs be higher in nutrition if you allow your chickens to free range, you will also have happier, more healthy hens. A chicken tractor is a also a great solution for small urban farmers, or for particularly unruly hens who continue to roost in less than ideal places.Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143489710058190187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970153806441842849.post-54355217261639698732013-04-12T08:29:49.977-04:002013-04-12T08:29:49.977-04:00I always felt that chickens need to roam, that'...I always felt that chickens need to roam, that's the definition of a "pasture" chicken. Keeping a bird in a cage and feeding them medicated/GMO feed is one step higher than the eggs from the store. If you go through the trouble of raising these birds,why not take full advantage and let the birds roam? They keep the yard free of bugs and naturally aerate the ground with their beaks. But, they can cause trouble, especially when they decide to roost on you car. Organic feed is not cheap. Even at $6 per dz, I don't think you recover in dollars and cents, but the qualitative benefits are unmatched.deans duckshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349678490104421827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970153806441842849.post-27060890836739232552012-03-20T22:48:49.541-04:002012-03-20T22:48:49.541-04:00I agree!! I just found your blog and can't wai...I agree!! I just found your blog and can't wait to read more. <br /><br />Thank you!<br />LizLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756113025951487374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970153806441842849.post-53886941670848413222012-02-15T10:24:39.582-05:002012-02-15T10:24:39.582-05:00Great post! I would rather go without eggs, then b...Great post! I would rather go without eggs, then buy grocery store ones.lprofancikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963249655230080082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970153806441842849.post-36021970887919449212012-02-09T14:48:26.787-05:002012-02-09T14:48:26.787-05:00I agree - and respect for the lives of the animals...I agree - and respect for the lives of the animals that feed us - all of them - is what should be part of our humanity. <br /><br />I love the eggs my hens give me - but will buy cage-free if I must buy. <br /><br />All we can do is try to educate the ignorant.Kate Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449435177807306686noreply@blogger.com