Why are the eggs different colors?

Different chicken breeds lay different color eggs. We have many different types of chickens, which we chose on purpose so that we can tell each other apart. They are pets after all. Each one has a name and their own personality. Muddy likes to peck people to tell them she loves them. She lays brown eggs with tiny spots.

How long can I keep the eggs?

According to the USDA, eggs may be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 weeks after packing date. You can read that article here.

What is the number stamped on the eggs?

You may notice that the label on the cartons says “Packed 2025-number". This is the date the egg was washed, packaged, and refrigerated. The number is in Julian Calendar format, which is the day of the year (of 365 or 366 depending on if it is a leap year). If you want to know what that date is, you can see a Julian calendar here.

What do we use to stamp the eggs?

We use FDA-approved edible food coloring and use that with a number stamp. Some cartons may have a range of dates on it. We only have a few chickens so we do not get 12 eggs in one day. These numbers are reflected on the “packed date” on the carton.

Why are the eggs difficult to peel if hard-boiled?

Eggs are cells, and cells contain water. The egg’s shell and membrane are porous so water can evaporate with time. Because we only sell fresh eggs, they have not lost a lot of water to evaporation, making it much fuller than an egg that has been sitting around a while (less air space = more cell content pushing against the shell = more difficult to peel). This is true for any fresh chicken egg.