Kendall and Rebecca discuss the production and handling of eggs with UNH Extension livestock Field Specialist Katrina Klobucher. They discuss the need for proper sanitation throughout the process, from ventilation to the baskets eggs are gathered in. They also discuss factors affecting shell color and size, and choosing a breed that best matches your goals. How do you like your eggs?

Show notes:

University of Florida Extension Fact Sheet on Egg Quality. The table starts on page 9: https://ufdcimages.uflib.ufl.edu/IR/00/00/42/62/00001/PS02000.pdf

NH Dept of Agriculture, Markets and Food

Guidelines for Selling Eggs from: https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/publications-forms/documents/shell-egg-guidelines.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions – Eggs: https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/divisions/regulatory-services/faq-eggs.htm

UNH Extension Resources:

Producing Your Own Eggs: https://extension.unh.edu/sites/default/files/migrated_unmanaged_files/Resource000472_Rep494.pdf

5 Unique and Rafe Chicken Breeds to Consider for Your Backyard Flock: https://extension.unh.edu/blog/2024/04/5-unique-rare-chicken-breeds-consider-your-backyard-flock

What does a good quality egg look like? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unhextension/reel/C7E_1llsMAf/

Colorado State Extension – Cleaning Eggs: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/nutrition-food-safety-health/home-produced-chicken-eggs-9-377/

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Kendall Kunelius – kendall.kunelius@unh.edu

Rebecca Dube – rebecca.dube@unh.edu