This week was the was the first time we received four lovely eggs in one day from our ladies. They are all laying in the same nest box. I have actually seen two hens at a time in the same box laying. They truly love each other. At night they are roosting so close together that you will see what looks like a hen with two heads. I am not able to tell where one starts and the other ends. Just a mass of "heads, beaks and claws" as my husband Larry would say.
Today is market day here in Beaverton. First farmers market of the year. A local family had parked in front of our home to visit the market and the children spotted the hens through the fence. They asked lots of questions about the hens and left with some eggs for their mothers day breakfast. What fun sharing my hobby with others.
At the market this morning we saw many farmers selling organic free range eggs. The going price seemed to be any where from $4.50 to $6.50 a dozen. I enjoy sharing the eggs with other and have given ours to some of my friends at work. Everyone has commented on the rich flavor and the beautiful color of the yolks.
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