Nanker Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Living for decades I n Western NY and then Princeton, NJ almost always the eggs we bought had white shells. Since moving to Cape Cod we’re struck by the fact that most of the eggs have brown shells. What’s your experience in your neck of the woods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 They have both here in VT. We usually get white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
145B4IDIE Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 depends on the hen breed, can also be a red or geenish hue . you can rest assured you're getting fresher eggs if they're local though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) C. Organic and cage free the color varies, usually brown Edited February 15, 2018 by Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Aren’t they all the same in the inside? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Different birds lay different colored eggs. Primary white layers are Leghorns of some variety, most popular brown egg layer is probably the Rhode Island Red or Plymouth Rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Foghorn leghorn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 We prefer the tie died Easter Egg look. But when out of season, we go with the cage free brown eggs. Why? No idea other than my mother noticed it’s what my sister buys in Rhode Island. Why? No idea.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Usually always white eggs when buying them at the store. My mom gives us some brown ones from time to time when they have a surplus from their chickens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I always get organic brown eggs which are more expensive, but they are better too. A giveaway is the color of the yolk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 The day we don't look at the color of the egg and look at the content of the yolk is the day I dream of. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, Chef Jim said: The day we don't look at the color of the egg and look at the content of the yolk is the day I dream of. But really, do you know if there’s any real difference? Now I’m curious! Why do people insist on cluttering my mind with this nonsense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Have some fresh brown eggs in refrigerator now along with 2 dozen white eggs. I taste no difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Augie said: But really, do you know if there’s any real difference? Now I’m curious! Why do people insist on cluttering my mind with this nonsense? Yes the white ones have more privilege Edited February 16, 2018 by Chef Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 44 minutes ago, mead107 said: Have some fresh brown eggs in refrigerator now along with 2 dozen white eggs. I taste no difference. It's all dead aborted chicken juice..what did you expect? Wash it all down with a glass of white cow puss and life goes from horrific to euphoric in 15 minutes of morning glory.eat more oatmeal.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Either - we do not discriminate. When we belonged to a small CSA they used to get them from a local farmer and we bought those as often as possible (they were purchased FAST). We no longer belong to that CSA and I am always leery of buying eggs from the cooler on the side of the road. Not eggsactly appealing to me even though I know if they aren't washed, they are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Chef Jim said: The day we don't look at the color of the egg and look at the content of the yolk is the day I dream of. Egg dreams?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishDave Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 11 hours ago, Misterbluesky said: It's all dead aborted chicken juice..what did you expect? Wash it all down with a glass of white cow puss and life goes from horrific to euphoric in 15 minutes of morning glory.eat more oatmeal.. WTF? Puke................... 14 hours ago, BUFFALOBART said: Buy 'Free Range' eggs, brown, or white. Much deeper yolk color, and much better flavor, IMO.-Eggs like you get in Europe, or South America. That being said, I think organic food in general, is a waste of money, but I will pony up a bit extra for Free Range eggs. Yeah. You can definitely notice the difference in the yolk with free range chickens. When I say free range I refer to the ones wandering about a farm completely unrestricted - even to the point of getting hit by passing cars. Used to have some Americanas that layed blue eggs. Tasted the same. We typically get our eggs from a local farmer when possible - when their chickens are laying. The farmer's young kids raise the chickens and sell their eggs. $2 a dozen. When their chickens are not laying, we get them from whichever supermarket they are cheapest. Brown, white - whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 It varies. Mrs. Bandit and I are in an egg share with local organic farms, so we've had all colors/types. White, off-white, yellow, blue, green, pink...and they all taste exactly the same The thing to look for, IMO, is the color of the yolk--it should be a deep, dark orange, which is indicative of a hen that's foraged for insects and worms. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 We used to raise chickens. Shell color varies with the breed of chicken, but there's no difference in taste or nutritional value. Deeper orange yolks tend to have more nutrients and better flavor, but that's a function of the hens' food, not the breed or shell color. Free range chickens get a more diverse diet, which leads to healthier and better tasting eggs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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