September 20, 2004

Why small eggs are small eggs

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In our last Bovine Bugle entry, we talked about the difference in size between the eggs from a very young hen and from older hens. Eggs from the younger hens are smaller, as the hen's body gets used to producing. In the photo above, the egg on the left is from a younger hen, a pullet egg. (Son Noah holds the eggs for the photograph.)

--Jonathan, Howmars Farm
Franklin, Vermont

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Posted by Blogger Chris at September 20, 2004 03:42 PM
Comments

Also, brown eggs, the ones you have shown, are usually from NH Reds, a combination chicken good for both eggs and eating. Are you aware that brown eggs are the eggs of choice in Boston & much of NE while White eggs are the desired types in NYC?

Posted by: Amos at September 30, 2004 03:35 PM

I've been away from the farming community for many years but am enjoying the memories Bovine Bugle brings back to me. Keep up the great work!

Posted by: Courtnay Fortier at September 20, 2004 04:51 PM