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Located At Our Farm Stand in Vass, NC

Chicken Eggs/Dozen

Farm Fresh eggs collected daily

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Price: $5.00 / Dozen
Sold At Farm Only

Home farm eggs are characterized by their freshness, as they are collected directly from the farm, resulting in a more flavorful taste and richer appearance with plump yolks and firm whites. They also tend to be more nutritious, containing higher levels of vitamins, minerals, and omega-3s due to the chickens' varied, natural diets compared to the pellet-based feed of commercial hens. The hens' welfare is also a factor, as farm-raised birds often have better living conditions, able to perch, scratch, and nest freely.  


Key characteristics of home farm eggs:

Flavor and Appearance:

Richer flavor: A more intense, savory taste compared to store-bought eggs. 

Vibrant yolk:

Bright, deep yellow to orange yolks indicate a diet rich in carotenoids from plants and greens. 
Firm white: The albumin, or egg white, is thicker and more viscous. 

Nutritional Value:

Higher nutrient content: Contain more Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. 

Better quality fats:

Have lower saturated fat and "bad" cholesterol levels. 

Freshness:

    Shorter time to consumption: Collected soon after being laid, they bypass processing, shipping, and long storage. 

Thicker shells:

The shells are naturally thicker and harder to crack, reflecting a fresher state. 

Hens' Living Conditions and Diet:

Natural diet: Hens consume a diet that includes plants, insects, and varied feed, which directly impacts egg quality. 

Better welfare:

Often from hens that are allowed to roam, perch, and scratch in a protected environment.