USE UP THOSE EGGS

For my family, the reasons for raising chickens are many and varied. We enjoy the entertaining antics of our flock; we like that the birds help with pest patrol; we especially like knowing what goes into the foods we eat and taking responsibility for the animals that feed us. Our flock consists of dual-purpose chickens that give us brown eggs and meat for our table. If you are just starting out, you will eventually ask yourself this question: “What on earth am I going to do with all those eggs?” Read on for some EGGcellent ideas!

Eggs, Pancakes, and Fruit

First, never overlook the obvious. Tomorrow morning, instead of going for that box of cereal, make your family a wonderful, cooked breakfast with eggs.

I like to make a big batch, scrambled. Break your eggs into a container. Add any seasoning you want: salt, pepper, garlic, oregano, red pepper, whatever you prefer. Beat them up with a fork and cook