The Egg Yolk That Stopped Me in My Tracks

different kind of breakfast.

If you’ve ever cracked an egg from a backyard flock, you may have noticed that the yolk can look dramatically different from one egg to the next.

That’s because backyard hens may have varied diets.

They might receive commercial layer feed while also eating grass, plants, insects, kitchen-approved treats, and whatever they manage to find while scratching around.

That variation can affect yolk color.

And if the eggs are collected frequently and handled properly, they can be wonderfully fresh.

But even backyard eggs should be handled

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