Fluffy Butt Eggs

08/28/2024

Thank you to new customers Maisie & Carol. So nice to meet you! 🥚🐣

08/18/2024

Breakfast that has it all…

08/16/2024

Hear were going to have a very wet winter. Time to get the boots out.

08/16/2024

08/12/2024

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07/31/2024

From Back Yard Chickens

Here’s a fact not many of you may know ! By law, an egg can be sold up to 30 days after the date it was put in the carton. And farmers have up to 30 days to go from when the egg is laid to the time it’s put in the carton and sold, That means supermarket eggs can be two months old by the time you buy them and have a sell by date of upto 4 to 6 weeks after that 😳 so the “ fresh eggs “ you are buying could be over 3 months old by the time you eat them 😩 it’s no wonder the free range eggs we eat and sell from our own happy little hens not only taste totally different but are full of goodness and nutrition due to their natural diet and being so fresh.

Best to buy eggs from & support your local backyard chicken farmers, not the mass production egg farmers. ❤️

07/31/2024

GENERAL EGG KNOWLEDGE

1. Storing eggs upside-down makes them last longer. Turning your eggs upside down before stashing them in the fridge will make them last longer. Placing the pointy end down in the carton will prevent air pockets inside the shell from coming in contact with the yolk, which helps slow down the aging process.
2. It is generally not recommended to eat eggs from reptiles like snakes and lizards, or other non-bird animals, because their eggs are not a good source of nutrition for humans. They are often high in fat and low in protein compared to bird eggs. Some reptile eggs can carry harmful bacteria or parasites that can make you sick.
3. Washed eggs need to be refrigerated. When a hen lays an egg, with that egg pops out with a nearly invisible coating called a bloom. This bloom helps prevent air and bacteria from permeating the shell and prematurely aging the egg. That is why fresh eggs straight from the chicken are often placed in bowls or baskets on the kitchen counter. Grocery store eggs, on the other hand, have been washed, thus removing the bloom and requiring refrigeration to keep them fresh.
4. The colour of the egg yolk should be very bright yellow or deep orange. The difference in colour is based on what the chicken is eating. Chickens who only eat the grain feed given to them will lay eggs that are yellow. Chickens that are free-range and eat mostly bugs and vegetation will produce these orange yolks.
5. Chickens can still lay eggs even if there is no rooster (Male chicken). Many people think that you need a rooster for a hen to lay eggs. Most of the hens producing eggs today have never seen a rooster in their life.
6. In the stores, you can usually find small, medium, large, and jumbo or extra-large eggs. Some may speculate this has to do with breed, but in the commercial industry, it usually has more to do with a hen's age. The Older the Hen, the Bigger the Eggs. The older the hen, the more likely she is to produce these larger eggs.
7. Apart from using water to test the freshness of an egg, there are other ways to tell if an egg Is fresh:
If the shell seems unusually thick, then it is fresh.
If the yolk stands really tall after you have cracked the egg, it is fresh.
If the yolk has wrinkles or dissolves into a puddle when you crack it open, then it is an old egg.
8. A chicken will lay bigger and stronger eggs if you change the lighting in a way to make her think a day is 28 hours long.
9. Eggs are good for your eyes. They contain lutein which prevents cataracts and muscle degeneration.
10. Breed determines egg shell colour. Commercial eggs are brown or white, but some breeds can also lay blue, green, or pink eggs.
11. Duck eggs are higher in fat and better for baking.
12. Brown eggs are more expensive than white eggs, because the hens that lay them are larger and require more feed.

07/27/2024

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07/20/2024

How to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs

According to author and food expert Kenji Lopez-Alt there is one thing which can mean a world of difference when it comes to the perfect egg. Writing on the Serious Eats website he warns: "Here's the truth: There is no 100% foolproof method for peeling hard-boiled eggs, and anybody who tells you different is selling something."

But he says after trying "all the methods, many, many times over" he believes he has found the answer.

His answer is to "shock" the eggs - immerse them completely - in ice water as soon as they come out rather than letting them cool down slowly.

And he even has an answer to getting the shell off the eggs saying: "Make sure to chill your eggs completely. I mean, let them sit in that ice bath for at least 15 minutes, or, better yet, let them sit overnight in the fridge.

"The cooler the egg is, the firmer and tighter its structure will be, and the less likely it will be to develop craters when you pry off the shell.

"Chilling eggs overnight reduced my count of poorly peeled eggs by a further 50% compared with those peeled after a few minutes of shocking (or, even worse, straight out of the pot)."

He adds: " And that's about all there is to it. Start with old eggs, cook them hot... chill them rapidly and completely, crack all over, and peel under running water.

07/15/2024

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07/14/2024

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07/13/2024

Avian Influenza also tagged as H5N1 is spreading through the Midwest. Several birds, cows and some humans who have worked in the dairy industry have contracted H5N1. There is a vaccine which is not out yet however the safest thing is good handwashing if you contact and bird or bird escrement. Avoid consumption of any beef, milk, chicken, turkey or other type of fowl within 6 miles of any known reported cases. Be careful of your cats coming into contact with outside birds. And always cook any eggs to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
FBE hens have exhibited NO signs of the virus.

07/10/2024

Another hot day. The chickens loved their frozen fruit & veggie treat. 🥗

06/25/2024

It's egg-laying season, and our hens are producing an abundance of high-quality eggs.

06/03/2024

Where’s my friend Red Roo? He went to a new home to tend a new flock of girls. It was sad to see him go, but needed to happen.

06/03/2024

06/02/2024

Much as he is loved and gets along well with adults & children, Red Roo is being a bully with the other hens that were moved into his area. Since we can get along with 1 Roo, the decision was made to keep White Roo & sell Red Roo at this time. He will always be a favorite because he is beautiful with gorgeous colorings.

05/25/2024

The little Barred Rock hens are all out in the smaller coop/run now. White Roo is being very nice to them as well as the grown hen. They love all the extra room & new goodies to eat.

05/21/2024

Don't forget to get eggs for your Memorial Day BBQ. $3 per dozen fresh laid. Deviled eggs, no matter what your recipe, are so good. Message to order.

05/21/2024

Spent the last 2 days working in the coops for a transition. Moved some of the girls around in prep for the new little girls to be moved outside. They won't lay eggs for about 4 more months but will adapt & become part of the current flock. Watch for pics as they continue to grow.

04/19/2024

Our eggs are flying out the door (not literally). But thanks to all those who are supporting our small businesses.

04/16/2024

We've added to the fold. 4 Barred Rock Pullets. We will be seeing Pinkish eggs by early fall.

03/15/2024

It’s that time of year when we look to get more chickens. Thinking of some Barnvelders this year that lay purple eggs. Need to look for some other editions to add at least 5 more to the group.

02/11/2024

Thanks for another egg order John. Happy to provide eggs to you but also hope your own chickens start laying again soon. 🐓

02/02/2024

Thank you John (from Next door) and Cathy W for purchasing more eggs and supporting my small business. It was great having your granddaughter over Cathy and teaching her about the chickens.
🐔🥚

02/02/2024

Healthy, easy & only 2 eggs…

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01/29/2024

No worries here. We maintain large covered runs & coops for hens/roos to run freely without the threat of wild birds invading or infecting the space. We also feed natural things like pumpkin, squash, hot peppers to prevent infection & infestation.

Last month, Mike Weber got the news every poultry farmer fears: His chickens tested positive for avian flu.

01/27/2024

Ideas for using your Eggs:

Bacon & Cheese Quiche 🥚🥓🧀

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Bacon and Cheese Quiche is the perfect hot breakfast to share with a crowd. It's filling, savory, and full of delicious flavors.

01/26/2024

Currently selling eggs @ $3 / dozen. If you return a Fluffy Butt egg carton clean and in good condition I'll take 25 cts off a dozen when you order more.
Eggs are sold unwashed unless you request they be washed. You must refrigerate them once washed.

01/26/2024

Welcome to our new business site. Hopefully this will make it easier for our customers & friends to find us. We hope you will like & follow us after taking a peek at the posts. We will be posting sales, current availability, and pictures/videos of the chickens and some egg recipes.