franksgirl Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Help! My layers are producing faster than I can use or sell! I have made tons of noodles, eaten eggs until I am cackling and I think I heard my hubby crow this morning! We don't have a big enough connection to sell, and are getting g over run. Any suggestions? 2 Quote Link to comment
Dee Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 I used to go through that too franksgirl. I would freeze some in ice cube trays to have enough in the winter when they didn't lay as well. I'd also give some to family or friends. Then, before I knew it, I didn't have enough for everyone wanting to buy. It's a vicious circle. I don't know what you're asking for your eggs but I was at a Farmer's Market in Des Moines yesterday and they were getting $6.50 dozen. Not organic just your typical run around the yard chickens. Good luck! 2 Quote Link to comment
franksgirl Posted June 5 Author Share Posted June 5 I have frozen some. Made tons of noodles. Gave them away. I think people are starting to avoid me, like zucchini season! 7 Quote Link to comment
Mother Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Have you considered boiling them, mashing them shell and all, and feeding them back to the hens to supplement their feed. I have done that and mixed them with a small amount of their grain but they will eat them plain. Just don’t feed them raw or whole. This is also a time when a pig is a big help. 1 Quote Link to comment
franksgirl Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 We are experimenting with something called deep watering the eggs. Use pickling lime and distilled water, plus fresh unwashed eggs. We have had them on the shelf for 2 months and they are fresh as new. 3 Quote Link to comment
snapshotmiki Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 37 minutes ago, franksgirl said: We are experimenting with something called deep watering the eggs. Use pickling lime and distilled water, plus fresh unwashed eggs. We have had them on the shelf for 2 months and they are fresh as new. Is that like waterglassing eggs? I have thought about it but haven't tried it yet. 1 Quote Link to comment
Mother Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 6 hours ago, snapshotmiki said: Is that like waterglassing eggs? Yes it is. Pickling lime, calcium hydroxide and water. I’ve had eggs store up to a year with them but they have to be fresh, unwashed eggs. Doesn’t work with commercial eggs as the coating left on the egg by the laying process has been removed and the lime permeates the egg instead of protecting it. Unwashed fresh eggs can also be stored in baskets in a cool place just as they are for several weeks without spoiling. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Littlesister Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Franksgirl, when you start crowing from too many eggs that is a lot of eggs. But that's a good thing. I have heard of water glassing eggs and watched how they did it on I think U-Tube. But I have never tried it. For one I have not found anywhere that sells fresh eggs straight from the farm. I will be taken grandson to store on his day off and will be checking the price of the eggs. I have heard they are going way up. So might go ahead and get another doz. and maybe some to freeze would be a good idea as well. 1 Quote Link to comment
Joyfilled Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Thought I should mention that I thought you wrote "lawyers" not layers. Your post was a LOT funnier with that in mind. 2 Quote Link to comment
Joyfilled Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 I like this channel....I haven't tried this yet, but this is what they have to say about it: 1 Quote Link to comment
franksgirl Posted June 10 Author Share Posted June 10 (edited) It is working great! We are starting a second container. Edited June 10 by franksgirl 3 Quote Link to comment
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