Jean,
Thanks so much.
We're home schooling so these ideas are doubly welcome.
I have a couple more questions; maybe I should ask separately??
I did read one article that suggested home eggs have less cholesterol. This would be good news for me, but it doesn't seem to make sense. What's the foundation for such a claim?
Also, is there a benefit to eating the eggs right away?
which we'll continue to do since we haven't gotten the rest of the chickens yet. Only one so far. I have my first meeting with the local chicken club this Saturday. Hoping that leads to more chickens.
Allen
--- In CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com, "Jean" <Just.Jean@...> wrote:
>
> You will have to experiment, figure out what works for you. Here is what
> works for me:
>
> As I collect eggs, I write the date on the top (big end) w/ a pencil. (My
> son learned numbers by collecting and counting eggs and writing the date on
> them when he was little. Your son might also enjoy that activity.)
>
> Knowing the date an egg was laid allows me to use fresh eggs for whipping or
> gifting to others, old eggs for boiling, etc.
>
> If I need to boil eggs and don't have enough older eggs I simply set the
> eggs on the counter overnight. (Setting at room temp ages them!) To boil,
> I put room temp eggs in a pan, bring just to a boil, turn off the heat, and
> cover. I let them set until cool (you could do this the night before if you
> want eggs ready for breakfast. If you want them warmed, just drop the egg
> in warm water while you make his toast).
>
> Good luck!
> Jean :~)
> PS - you can also buy an egg steamer. It is used for poaching eggs or
> boiling/steaming them. Even the freshest eggs peel easily!
CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
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