I collect eggs from my chickens and sell them at local farmer's
markets and feed stores. I collect them twice a day, morning and
late afternoon. It is a healthy practice to wash the "bloom"
(natural coating from the hen) from the eggs at collection in water
that is approximately 20 degrees warmer than the egg temperature,
dry on a towel and refrigerate them immediately. USDA typical time
frame is 45 days from collection for freshness if maintained at 40
degrees or less. I don't use detergents when I wash the eggs, but I
do use a dedicated scrubbing pad and disinfect it periodically in a
much diluted bleach and water solution to help eliminate bacteria
and allow it to air dry before use again to evaporate the chlorine.
Fresh eggs in the central Florida area are quite a commodity and I
can't produce enuf for the demand I've found. They are selling
easily at the markets for $3 per dozen, and I put them in brand new
clear plastic cartons. DO NOT pack in used cartons if you plan to
sell them for several reasons but mostly to reduce the chance of
bacteria from reused cartons. Hope that helps!

I collect eggs from my chickens and sell them at local farmer's
markets and feed stores. I collect them twice a day, morning and
late afternoon. It is a healthy practice to wash the "bloom"
(natural coating from the hen) from the eggs at collection in water
that is approximately 20 degrees warmer than the egg temperature,
dry on a towel and refrigerate them immediately. USDA typical time
frame is 45 days from collection for freshness if maintained at 40
degrees or less. I don't use detergents when I wash the eggs, but I
do use a dedicated scrubbing pad and disinfect it periodically in a
much diluted bleach and water solution to help eliminate bacteria
and allow it to air dry before use again to evaporate the chlorine.
Fresh eggs in the central Florida area are quite a commodity and I
can't produce enuf for the demand I've found. They are selling
easily at the markets for $3 per dozen, and I put them in brand new
clear plastic cartons. DO NOT pack in used cartons if you plan to
sell them for several reasons but mostly to reduce the chance of
bacteria from reused cartons. Hope that helps!

I would like some info on how long backyard chicken eggs keep in
the frige. And if I do decide to start selling them for a little of
nothing, how much should that nothing be? Arhonda

Pinwheel Farm, Natalya Lowther, Lawrence, KS
natalyalowther@hotmail.com 785-979-6786 Pinwheel Farm is a very
small, almost urban sustainable farm on the edge of north Lawrence.
Our activities vary somewhat from year to year, but we generally
raise vegetables; sheep for milk, meat, and wool; and poultry for
eggs and meat; these are sold at the farm, at the Downtown Lawrence
Farmers' Market, and to local restaurants. Our soil has unique
properties which have allowed us to develop methods of growing
great vegetables with little or now tillage or irrigation. Waste
hay from the sheep is used as mulch/sheet compost in the garden. We
also do value-added crafts with our wool- including yarn, felt, and
hand-knit products- and make soap. Educating people of all ages and
interest levels about sheep, gardening, the environment and
sustainable living in general is an important part of our
activities, both on-farm and at the market. There is a lot of
flexibility in what we do from year to year and the potential for
apprentices to take a lot of initiative within the guidelines of
our established operation. For the right person or people, sharing
the farmhouse is an option. The right situation could evolve into a
long-term partnership. Pinwheel Farm is non-smoking, clean, sober,
and TV free. We are looking for paid and volunteer apprentices.
http://www.eatlocalchallenge.com/2007/03/green_eggs_and_.html

Pinwheel Farm, Natalya Lowther, Lawrence, KS
natalyalowther@hotmail.com 785-979-6786 Pinwheel Farm is a very
small, almost urban sustainable farm on the edge of north Lawrence.
Our activities vary somewhat from year to year, but we generally
raise vegetables; sheep for milk, meat, and wool; and poultry for
eggs and meat; these are sold at the farm, at the Downtown Lawrence
Farmers' Market, and to local restaurants. Our soil has unique
properties which have allowed us to develop methods of growing
great vegetables with little or now tillage or irrigation. Waste
hay from the sheep is used as mulch/sheet compost in the garden. We
also do value-added crafts with our wool- including yarn, felt, and
hand-knit products- and make soap. Educating people of all ages and
interest levels about sheep, gardening, the environment and
sustainable living in general is an important part of our
activities, both on-farm and at the market. There is a lot of
flexibility in what we do from year to year and the potential for
apprentices to take a lot of initiative within the guidelines of
our established operation. For the right person or people, sharing
the farmhouse is an option. The right situation could evolve into a
long-term partnership. Pinwheel Farm is non-smoking, clean, sober,
and TV free. We are looking for paid and volunteer apprentices.
http://www.eatlocalchallenge.com/2007/03/green_eggs_and_.html