There's actually a 'card' out there that shows the likely caretnoid/omega-3
content of pastured eggs based on yolk color (the card is a series of yolk
pictures with nutrient values) The darker orange the yolk, the better,
apparently. Unfortunately, many producers are using two different natural
dyes to color their yolks! (marigold and, I think, paprika) -Allan in WV
(who produces delicious eggs on pasture and, yes, many people who get sick
on commercial eggs can eat all the pastured eggs they want without feeling
sick at all)

On Sun, Apr 17, 2011 at 9:16 PM, David Harrison <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> Pastured eggs have been discussed in the past. I found a source here in the
> Las Vegas area.  The guy sells at the local farmers market and he has a set
> up where he is able to attract bugs using wood planks. All his chicken eat
> are bugs and whatever seeds grow naturally. The eggs taste VERY different.
> They are almost a different food.  I normally don't feel great after eating
> eggs.  I don't feel sick, just a little off.
> I felt good after eating these though. I would recommend trying them if you
> can find a good source.  He charges $5 a dozen. Part of the cost is that he
> has to drive pretty far to get to the farmers market.
>