Chicken Egg Sizes

Typically when I am purchasing eggs, I go for the brown ones. Whether you choose brown or white eggs the nutritional value is the same. It is based on the breed of the hen laying the egg. Hens with white feathers produce white eggs and hens with brown feathers produce brown eggs.

The difference in egg types are based on what the hen is fed, and the conditions they are farmed in.

Conventional Eggs

Hens lay commercially produced eggs in crowded battery cages, which restricts them from getting any exercise. The hens are fed a high protein diet containing antibiotics, hormones and other chemicals. This produces a high output and lower costs for the consumer.

Organic Eggs

When purchasing organic eggs, the product you are receiving comes from hens that are fed ingredients free of herbicides and commercial fertilizers. The hens are not induced with antibiotics or hormones. The difference in taste and yolk color is evident between an organic egg and a conventional egg.

Omega 3 Enhanced Eggs

The hen is fed a a diet consisting of flax seed,linseed,grass, fruit and corn which produce eggs higher in omega-3 fatty acids.

Vegetarian

Vegetarian eggs contain no Animal By Products. The hen is fed a special diet of plant origin ingredients.

Vitamin Enhanced Eggs

Hens are fed a diet which are nutritionally enhanced with Vitamin B-6 & B-12, vitamin E, folate and lutein.

Free Range Eggs

Free Range eggs are produced from hens who have the ability to exercise by having access to an open space.They also utilize nesting boxes and perches

Free Run Eggs

Hens are allowed to roam freely in an enclosed facility.

Premium Quality Eggs

These eggs come from young hens at the peak of their laying cycle. The eggs are thicker, stronger, and exceed Grade A requirements. These eggs contain slightly less cholesterol then convential eggs.

Egg Size

Factors that determine the size of the egg is a result of the breed of hen, weight of the hen, the hen's diet and the hens environment. You will usually find a selection of medium, large and extra large eggs in your local grocery store.

Well the next time you go shopping for eggs, you can make a really informed decision based on your requirements. Large, small, organic or conventional, eggs are eggzellent!

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