How to recognize eggs from a healthy hen?

How to recognize eggs from a healthy hen?
Eggs! These little culinary wonders come in all forms: fried, scrambled, marinated or hard-boiled. But did you know that the quality of an egg depends directly on the health of the hen that laid it? So, how do you make the right choice for tasty and nutritious eggs? Let’s decipher the secrets of a perfect egg together.
Happy hens, quality eggs
Imagine a hen frolicking in the grass, pecking at insects, seeds and even, sometimes, small prey like mice. This dietary diversity is essential for transmitting quality nutrients to the eggs. On the other hand, hens raised in cages or in confined environments often lack this nutritional balance, and this is reflected in their eggs.

How to spot a healthy hen?
How to spot a healthy hen

Healthy hens are distinguished by:

Shiny and silky plumage, a sign of a varied diet.
Active behavior: they explore their environment and are curious.
A varied diet: insects, grass, and sometimes even small prey.
If you buy your eggs from small producers, don’t hesitate to ask questions about the diet and living conditions of the hens.

Characteristics of a perfect egg
Do you already have an egg in your hands? Here’s how to assess its quality:

A strong shell
Characteristics of a perfect egg

A quality egg is distinguished first by the hardness of its shell. A thin or crumbly shell can indicate a calcium deficiency in the hen.

A dark orange yolk