Why do my fresh farm eggs seem old?

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses participants' experiences and opinions regarding the freshness of farm eggs, particularly in comparison to store-bought eggs. The initial poster expresses disappointment with the quality of eggs purchased from a local farm, prompting responses that share personal experiences with fresh eggs and suggestions for finding better sources.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, notes that the color of the yolk can depend on the chicken's diet, particularly the amount of corn they consume.
  • Another participant shares their experience with laying hens, stating that fresh eggs have a firmer yolk that stands up, while older eggs tend to have flatter yolks and signs of wrinkling.
  • Several users mention their dissatisfaction with the eggs they purchased, describing them as not fresh and similar to store-bought quality.
  • One participant recounts a negative experience with the farmer, feeling unappreciated and stating they would not return to that source.
  • Another participant expresses a desire to find a different farmer for fresh eggs, reflecting a common sentiment among the group.
  • One participant discusses the benefits of free-range chickens, noting that their diet affects the yolk color and overall quality of the eggs.
  • Several users reminisce about their own experiences raising chickens and the quality of eggs produced, indicating a preference for fresh, home-raised eggs.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the eggs discussed do not seem fresh and express a shared preference for better sources of farm-fresh eggs. There is no clear consensus on the specific qualities that define freshness, as experiences vary.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal anecdotes and insights based on their experiences with farm eggs, emphasizing the importance of diet and care in determining egg quality. The discussion reflects a community interest in sourcing fresh eggs and the challenges faced in finding reliable suppliers.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to members of the consultant community who are exploring the quality of farm eggs and seeking recommendations for reliable sources.

KellyTheChef
KellyTheChef
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Hey all...I recently bought some fresh eggs at a local farm. When I got them home and went to use them, they seemed old to me.

Things I thought I was supposed to look for in fresh farm eggs:
BRIGHT yellow-orange yolk (these looked the color of store eggs)
White part of the egg that surrounds the yolk should be "firmer" and gel-like...and kind of "stand up" in comparison to the rest of the white. The eggs I got had whites that were ALL watery.
Plus, a couple that I opened, even the yolk looked like it was WRINKLING and shrinking inside the sak?

I took them back yesterday and told him that I would like some new FRESH eggs....these look better, but still are not the bright color I was expecting and the white does NOT have any "gelled" part.

Now...the only time in my life that I have eaten REAL FRESH eggs was when I worked with a lady who kept chickens and she gave me a dozen every now and then when they had too many for their family. MMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmm....those eggs were the reason that I wanted to buy some fresh from a farmer!

Since I am not well educated on them, are my thoughts correct? Or am I just full of it? (probably asking for it by that last question!! :D)
 
the yellow of the yoke is dependent on the ammount of corn the chickens get.
the fresher the egg, the higher the yoke will stand if you look at it from the side.
the older the egg, the flatter the yoke will get. "Wrinkling" is signs of an older egg too.
sounds like this guy does not want to keep you as a customer.
 
No, Kelly, you're not full of it! LOL Terry is right, as you are. We used to have laying hens and their eggs were delicious! We had to do away with them recently because they got too old. I'm not enjoying store bought eggs at all!!

I would suggest you find yourself another farmer who is willing to sell you some REAL fresh eggs!!
 
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colegrovet said:
the yellow of the yoke is dependent on the ammount of corn the chickens get.
the fresher the egg, the higher the yoke will stand if you look at it from the side.
the older the egg, the flatter the yoke will get. "Wrinkling" is signs of an older egg too.
sounds like this guy does not want to keep you as a customer.
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Yah, he wasn't very nice when I bought them in the first place...I even gave him a $5 for the two dozen (his price was $2 each) and he didn't even seem thankful that I gave him the tip!

Then...yesterday when I said that the eggs I had gotten were old and that I would like some new fresh ones, he NEVER EVEN APOLOGIZED...just looked annoyed that I was there.

I told my DSD on the way home that I would NEVER go back there again...even if these eggs were the best I have ever tasted. (They aren't anyhow....no difference than store bought.)
 
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PChefPEI said:
No, Kelly, you're not full of it! LOL Terry is right, as you are. We used to have laying hens and their eggs were delicious! We had to do away with them recently because they got too old. I'm not enjoying store bought eggs at all!!

I would suggest you find yourself another farmer who is willing to sell you some REAL fresh eggs!!
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I am gonna have to ask around...there are a few farms in our area that do this...I don't want to get burned again, though! But, boy, do I want some good fresh eggs!
 
The only thing I can help with is to do with the yellow of the yolk....we have a bunch of layers, and they are free range, meaning they go out and eat lots of greens...the more greens, the darker the yolk. if they aren't getting out of the coop and are only being fed regular chicken feed, the yolks could very well be a light color. But from the rest you've described...they certainly don't sound fresh and you did the right thing taking them back!! I'd be happy to sell you some, but Ohio is just a bit far away!! :)
 
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Thanks for the offer Jenny! Yeah...they may not make it here intact or still fresh...

That's good info to know about the color of the yolk!
 
My MIL sells eggs too & those don't sound fresh at all! I was out of eggs the other night & wanted to make cherry cheese coffe cake. I sent DH out to the chicken house to look for an egg! LOL It was 10:00 and way to late to go to mom's (next door) to get an egg... lol

I'm closer to you than MN, but I still don't think those eggs would make it!
 
Now I'm kind of wanting chickens again...but I really don't have time for them...
 
If AL were closer I could get you some. My dad has chickens so we don't have to buy eggs until they go through a stubborn phase of not wanting to lay. Then he buys laying pellets and we are back saving money.
 
I love fresh eggs. We had chickens for awhile...my daughter's 4-H project. We fed them corn and let them free range...the best of both worlds. I worried about the mess they would make, but it was minimal and we had no ticks or misquitos.
 
Add my voice to the others'. You'll be doing well to never patronize that egg man again.We got hooked on fresh eggs when a friend was raising them. Hey had a movable pen, so the chickens got a wide variety in their diet--lots of crickets and other bugs. They were the best eggs ever! After those friends moved away, we've had a couple of other sources. They kind of come and go as people move in and out of the hobby/business.We absolutely get fresh whenever possible. Free-range is our preference.
 
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