Sassy, our eight year old Golden Wyandotte, seems to be laying one egg per week.
Her eggs are considerably more golden than the other eggs we collect. But we can tell because her egg is slightly wrinkled or bumpy on one end.
Sassy's feathers are completely grown back --beautifully. She is very happy here. And we are happy to have her!
Showing posts with label eggs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eggs. Show all posts
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Friday, March 15, 2013
Four Hens = Four Eggs
We have four hens. We have beem collecting an average of four eggs every two days.
Today -- the first day since last fall -- all four laid an egg! It has been so nice to have eggs again.
Today -- the first day since last fall -- all four laid an egg! It has been so nice to have eggs again.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Picture of the Day 2/11/2013 Two Eggs!
We have just passed the ten-hours-of-daylight mark. We have been collecting one egg a day for a couple of weeks.
Today, however, we collected two eggs! Woohoo!
We have four consistent egg-layers and one 8-year old that lays occasionally. This summer should be a lot of eggs for our family.
Notice Patrick's ear. He got his ear pierced last weekend. He wanted to make sure his earring was in the picture.
Today, however, we collected two eggs! Woohoo!
We have four consistent egg-layers and one 8-year old that lays occasionally. This summer should be a lot of eggs for our family.
Notice Patrick's ear. He got his ear pierced last weekend. He wanted to make sure his earring was in the picture.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Picture of the Day 2/2/2013 Sassy's Egg
Right now we have only one of our five hens laying. Crystal has been one of our most consistent layers.
However, I went out yesterday, and found an egg under Sassy. Sassy is eight years old and just joined our flock, but she is still laying! Which means, two of our hens are laying. Woohoo!
We are soon approaching our ten-hour day, so we should see egg production up soon.
However, I went out yesterday, and found an egg under Sassy. Sassy is eight years old and just joined our flock, but she is still laying! Which means, two of our hens are laying. Woohoo!
We are soon approaching our ten-hour day, so we should see egg production up soon.
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Picture of the Day 1/6/2013
While making pancakes today, we had one store-bought egg and one of our eggs. Our egg was three hours old.
The store-bought egg is yellow, not golden. Which means that our egg is much healthier with more nutrients.
The store-bought egg is not as fresh, which is why the egg white has spread out and is not contained.
I just love my chickens!
The store-bought egg is yellow, not golden. Which means that our egg is much healthier with more nutrients.
The store-bought egg is not as fresh, which is why the egg white has spread out and is not contained.
I just love my chickens!
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Picture of the Day 1/3/2013
Our first egg of 2013!
The cold weather, the shortened daylight hours, the molting, the addition of two new hens, and the deletion of two old hens have all played a part in our hens not laying for weeks.
Crystal, one of our best layers, supplied us with the first egg of the year.
The cold weather, the shortened daylight hours, the molting, the addition of two new hens, and the deletion of two old hens have all played a part in our hens not laying for weeks.
Crystal, one of our best layers, supplied us with the first egg of the year.
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Egg Muffins
I found this egg muffin recipe today on Pinterest.
Egg Muffins Revisited
(Makes 12 muffins, recipe created by Kalyn with inspiration from The South Beach Diet book.
15 eggs (for silicone muffin pans, use 12 eggs for metal muffin tins or individual silicone cups. You can use less egg yolks and more egg white if you prefer.)
1-2 tsp. Spike Seasoning (optional, if you have food allergies or don't have Spike, use any type of seasoning blend that's good with eggs.)
1-2 cups grated low fat cheese (I like sharp cheddar or a blend of cheddar/Jack cheese, use less cheese if using meat)
Optional, but highly recommended, 3 green onions diced small.
Optional: chopped veggies such as blanched broccoli, red pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, etc. (Using veggies will reduce the fat content)
Optional: diced Canadian bacon, lean ham, or crumbled cooked turkey sausage
In the bottom of the muffin cups layer diced meat, if using, vegetables, if using, cheese and green onions. You want the muffin cups to be about 2/3 full, with just enough room to pour a little egg around the other ingredients. Break eggs into large measuring bowl with pour spout, add Spike, and beat well. (I used to add a bit of half and half or milk, but lately I like the way they turn out without it.) Pour egg into each muffin cup until it is 3/4 full. I like to stir slightly with a fork. Bake 25-35 minutes until muffins have risen and are slightly browned and set.
The original post came from http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2006/10/egg-muffins-revisited-again.html She has lots of great pictures.
Egg Muffins Revisited
(Makes 12 muffins, recipe created by Kalyn with inspiration from The South Beach Diet book.
15 eggs (for silicone muffin pans, use 12 eggs for metal muffin tins or individual silicone cups. You can use less egg yolks and more egg white if you prefer.)
1-2 tsp. Spike Seasoning (optional, if you have food allergies or don't have Spike, use any type of seasoning blend that's good with eggs.)
1-2 cups grated low fat cheese (I like sharp cheddar or a blend of cheddar/Jack cheese, use less cheese if using meat)
Optional, but highly recommended, 3 green onions diced small.
Optional: chopped veggies such as blanched broccoli, red pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, etc. (Using veggies will reduce the fat content)
Optional: diced Canadian bacon, lean ham, or crumbled cooked turkey sausage
Preheat oven to 375 F. Use regular or silicone muffin pan, 12 muffin
size. If using silicone pan, spray with nonstick spray. If using regular
muffin pan, put two paper liners into each slot, then spray liner with
nonstick spray.
In the bottom of the muffin cups layer diced meat, if using, vegetables, if using, cheese and green onions. You want the muffin cups to be about 2/3 full, with just enough room to pour a little egg around the other ingredients. Break eggs into large measuring bowl with pour spout, add Spike, and beat well. (I used to add a bit of half and half or milk, but lately I like the way they turn out without it.) Pour egg into each muffin cup until it is 3/4 full. I like to stir slightly with a fork. Bake 25-35 minutes until muffins have risen and are slightly browned and set.
The original post came from http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2006/10/egg-muffins-revisited-again.html She has lots of great pictures.
Labels:
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Cashew nut milk
Today was our first trial at making milk! As my youngest is unable to have cow's milk, we are enjoying the new found joys of making milk! So not only do we get fresh eggs we get fresh milk too! Looking forward to the fantastic recipes to come from the pulp as well, first on the agenda cashew cheese!
Monday, August 6, 2012
Homemade!
These are our chickens' eggs and our hot peppers grown in the garden! It's wonderful being able to go out and grab breakfast!
Friday, August 3, 2012
The First Meal!
| Ruby, the star of the day! |
| Beautiful orange color. |
| Mmmmm, good! |
The taste was wonderful. We have happy chickens, which gives healthy eggs.
Life is good!
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chickens,
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Thursday, August 2, 2012
The First Egg!
Crystal, our Buff Orpington, was the first to lay an egg! She has been quite vocal the last couple of days, eating and drinking a lot, and walking a bit funny.
This morning she went into the coop and laid her first egg. She was pretty loud. When we collected the egg, she was following us to make sure we knew the egg was hers.
The rest of the girls are sure to follow soon.
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Friday, July 6, 2012
Omelette Muffins
I haven't tried these yet; I am waiting until I have extra eggs.
These little morsels of yumminess are full of flavour and easy to make ahead of time and then reheat for breakfast, brunch or snack! And of course you can mix it up and try different fillings if you like!
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Makes: 12 Muffins
Ingredients:
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup diced ham (or sausage)
1 tablespoon margarine
1 cup diced peppers (red, green, yellow)
3/4 cup cheese, grated
9 eggs
20-25 vegetable crackers, crumbled (or Ritz crackers)
Instructions:
- Line muffin tin with liners.
- In saucepan, fry onion and ham with margarine. Add in peppers.
- Add a spoonful of filling into each muffin paper using about 3/4 of filling. Save some for top.
- Add 3/4 of the cheese. Save some for top.
- Beat eggs together, adding in crumbled crackers.
- Fill each muffin paper with egg mixture, then top with remaining filling and cheese.
- Bake @ 350° for 30 minutes.
From http://www.prairiestory.com/2012/03/omelete-muffins.html
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