I could throw facts at you like home-grown eggs have seven times more Beta Carotene, two times more in omega-3 fatty acids and three times more Vitamin E than store-bought eggs.  I could even tell you that home-grown eggs have 1/3 less cholesterol and 1/4 less saturated fat than store-bought eggs.  Would you listen?  What if I told you that by raising your own chickens and eggs you could eliminate added hormones, anti-biotics, preservatives, other medications and pesticides?

Chances are most of you know this, but continue to buy regular store-bought eggs for your family.  Sometimes seeing is believing, right?  Here’s a photo comparison of three different eggs.  One is a white store-bought egg, one is a green home-raised egg, and one is a brown home-raised egg.  In particular, I would like you to look at the difference in the color of the yolks:

From left to right: Brown Home-Grown Egg, Green Home-Grown Egg and White Store-Bought Egg.

From left to right: Brown Home-Grown Egg, Green Home-Grown Egg and White Store-Bought Egg.

This is a white, store-bought egg. Notice the yellowness of the yolk.

This is a green, home-raised egg. Do you see the differences in the yolks?

Finally, this is a brown, home-raised egg. It’s a pretty stark contrast in the colors of the yolks when you compare this to a store-bought egg. If the difference to the naked eye is that significant, what do you think the difference is when you take a deeper look at the health benefits?  You decide.

My family has chosen to raise our own chickens for the benefit of having healthier eggs.  Our eggs taste significantly better than store-bought eggs, and I like knowing exactly what is going into our chickens.

For more fun facts on eggs, visit Mother Earth News.

Do you buy or raise home-grown eggs?  Have you noticed a significant difference between these and regular eggs that you buy at the store?