Natural-Wellness

I have to take a minute to brag about my first eggs. I have had the chickens for about 6 months. I raised them from day old chicks. The neighbor’s dogs got a few so I have 7 chickens and 1 guinea that survived.

This week I have found my first eggs. I am amazed for several reasons and don’t laugh. For the last month, I have thought that two of my hens were actually roosters. Their combs got bigger and so did their wattles. However, day before yesterday, I checked the hen house and there were 3 eggs. Yesterday there was one egg and today there was three. Or maybe 2 ½ as one of them is tiny. So in order to get 3 eggs in a day, you have to have 3 hens, right?

Well, now I am really confused. Seven chickens with 2 that I know are roosters. Then I have 2 or 3 that I was starting tothink were roosters but now I am doubting my own judgement. Guess they will survive the stew pot for a month or so longer.

The next reason I am amazed is that the eggs taste SO much better than store bought. I knew there would be some difference but I didn’t know it would be so startling. I fried two with just a little vegetable oil. Normally I like my eggs fried in sausage or bacon drippings to add flavor. These were so good that they didn’t even need salt and pepper.

From what I have read, eggs from free range chickens are lower in cholesterol and saturated fat. This is the breakdown from the US Department of Agriculture:

• ¨ 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.

So next time you see a sign along the side of the road that says FRESH EGGS, stop in and buy a couple dozen. Chances are that you will pay less and they will be better for you.

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