FAQs
Why do some fresh eggs have strong fishy odour?
Interestingly, in some hens that lay brown eggs, eating too much canola or rapeseed meal can cause a fishy smell in the eggs. Not all hens are affected by the process that causes the smell. The smell is caused by the accumulation of trimethylamine (TMA) in the yolk. Most hens metabolize the TMA into another (odourless) compound, but some brown egg hens don't do that as efficiently, so in some cases you may end up with fishy smelling eggs. White egg hens are not affected by this process.
The fishy smelling eggs are safe to eat. Even after cooking in some cases the eggs smell can be strong.
Why is there blood in my egg?
Contrary to popular belief, these tiny spots do not indicate a fertilized egg or the presence of a disease. Rather, they are caused by the rupture of a blood vessel on the yolk surface during formation of the egg or by a similar accident in the wall of the oviduct. As an egg ages, the yolk takes up water from the albumen to dilute the blood spot so, in actuality, a blood spot indicates that the egg is fresh. Both chemically and nutritionally, these eggs are fit to eat. The spot can be removed with the tip of a knife, if you wish.
People who eat farm-fresh eggs may find more blood spots than those who consume commercially produced eggs since eggs from local farms or backyard hens don’t usually go through a candling process.
Why is there a variation in egg sizes? Why are Kadaknath eggs smaller?
Our eggs are slightly smaller than the genetically modified and commercially more viable breeds.
The egg sizes also vary from hen to hen depending on age and body structure, but the eggs are from hens that are 100% farm raised and enjoy a distinct advantage and are way superior than the commercially available eggs.
What you will notice as in case of vegetables and fruits also, organic fruits from native breeds are smaller to the GMO ones but are far more superior when it comes to nutritive value.
How is our egg different? What is difference in Caged, Cage free and Free range eggs?
Caged Eggs
Caged eggs come from hens that live their entire lives confined in small wire cages, indoors. Typically a hen has only a small space, that’s smaller than a piece of printer paper.
Cage Free Eggs
Cage-free hens have no outdoor access and spend their whole lives inside the shed. They are free from cage confinement in order to roam inside the shed but mostly hens have only the space that’s smaller than 2 pieces of standard letter paper side by side.
Colonel's Farm Free-Range Eggs
Our hens roam outdoors everyday on open pasture. They have lot of free space, lot of fresh air, and areas for playing, lot of greens to feed on and safe place to rest. They may travel in and out of the shed at free will. We let hens be hens.
Why is there a thick skin like layer under the shell? Is it natural?
The layer is a natural membrane formed in each egg. The thickness varies from egg to egg. The membrane is little thick in brown eggs comparatively.
Egg shell membrane is the clear film lining an egg shell. Two protein fiber membranes reside between the albumen and the inner surface of the shell. The thickness of the two membranes range between 73 to 114 µm and varies with breed. The outer shell membrane is attached firmly to the shell by numerous cones on the inner shell surface.
So don’t worry. It’s 100% natural!
Why does the color rub off some brown eggs when boiled? Are the eggs dyed?
No, the eggs are not dyed! It’s the work of our beautiful hens. This comes down to some basic science. The egg shell is composed mainly of calcium carbonate, which is white.
Brown eggshells contain the pigment protoporphyrin IX(a by-product of hemoglobin) which is found only on the surface of the shell. Brown pigment is applied during the formation of the last layer of the egg, the bloom or cuticle. In some eggs the brown pigment can be rubbed off, as soon as it laid. Some brown eggs might lose some color during boiling as well. It’s normal in brown eggs. Nothing to worry.
Its 100% safe to consume.
Why does egg shell color vary?
Egg shell color variations are natural. The color variations in the egg shell are due to the deposition of pigment called porphyrins during the formation of the egg.
Shell color has no effect of the egg quality, flavor and nutritional value. Our free range eggs shell color varies from tan to dark brown.
What are meat spots?
Most meat spots are tiny pieces of tissue from the hen’s oviduct. They are usually brown in color. They range in size from 0.5 mm to more than 3 mm in diameter. They are sterile and harmless. The spot can be removed with the tip of a knife, if you wish. Many meat spots are too small to be detected by candling, especially in brown eggs.
Why do some eggs have darker yolk?
Egg yolk color can range from pale yellow to deep almost orange hue. The color of the yolk is influenced by the type of feed the chickens have ingested. Corn based feed generally has a darker yolk. Yolk color does not affect the flavor, nutritive value or quality of the egg.
