FARM FRESH EGGS FOR SALE. $2.00/DOZEN
These eggs are from our free ranged hens. They have unlimited access to our entire farm. They are fed a mixture of locally grown whole grains which includes milo, corn and wheat. No other drugs, animal by-products or additives are put in their feed. All eggs are washed in plain water and packaged daily.
Our hens lay anything but white eggs! Most eggs are brown but don't be alarmed if you find green or blue eggs in your carton. These are regular chicken eggs laid by our "easter egger" hens. These hens are also known as Ameraucanas. We also have Buff Orpingtons, Red Stars, and Black Australorps in our laying flock.
Why bother going to the farm or the farmers market to get your eggs?
I always knew that our farm fresh eggs were great because of their taste and freshness, but I had no idea that eggs from truly free ranged hens were so much more healthy for you. Here is a great article from Mother Earth News.
To summarize what I have learned these are the health benefits of eating eggs from truly free ranged birds:
-1/3 less cholesterol
-1/4 less saturated fat
-2/3 more vitamin A
-2 times more omega-3 fatty acids
-3 times more vitamin E
-7 times more beta carotene
-50% more folic acid
-70% more vitamin B12

