Kendall and Rebecca discuss the production and handling of eggs with UNH Extension livestock Field Specialist Katrina Klobucher. They discuss the need for proper sanitation throughout the process, from ventilation to the baskets eggs are gathered in. They also discuss factors affecting shell color and size, and choosing a breed that best matches your goals.  How do you like your eggs?Show notes:  University of Florida Extension Fact Sheet on Egg Quality. The table starts on page 9: https://ufdcimages.uflib.ufl.edu/IR/00/00/42/62/00001/PS02000.pdfNH Dept of Agriculture, Markets and FoodGuidelines for Selling Eggs from: https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/publications-forms/documents/shell-egg-guidelines.pdfFrequently Asked Questions – Eggs: https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/divisions/regulatory-services/faq-eggs.htmUNH Extension Resources:Producing Your Own Eggs: https://extension.unh.edu/sites/default/files/migrated_unmanaged_files/Resource000472_Rep494.pdf5 Unique and Rafe Chicken Breeds to Consider for Your Backyard Flock: https://extension.unh.edu/blog/2024/04/5-unique-rare-chicken-breeds-consider-your-backyard-flockWhat does a good quality egg look like? Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/unhextension/reel/C7E_1llsMAf/Colorado State Extension – Cleaning Eggs: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/nutrition-food-safety-health/home-produced-chicken-eggs-9-377/Women in Ag Newsletter signup - https://unhoutreach.tfaforms.net/217751?CID=701G0000001AiKCIA0  Kendall Kunelius – [email protected]  Rebecca Dube – [email protected]  

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