Be aware that pastured eggs are a lot harder to get in the wintertime, partly because the birds will likely be fed something besides grass then, and also because without artificial light, many chickens won't lay eggs in winter when the days are short.

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  Robert Kesterson
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On Mar 7, 2011, at 12:00 PM, Allan Balliett <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> You want PASTURED eggs because they are a source of cheap and useable omega3 and cartenoids buy from a farmer, not the grocer 
> 
> Allan Balliett
> Shepherdstown, WV USA 
> 
> Thumb-typed for your amusement
> 
> 
> On Mar 7, 2011, at 10:49 AM, David Harrison <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
>>>> Why eggs?  Even if free range?<<
>> 
>> Most chickens, even if labeled "free range" are fed corn and soy. From a
>> paleo perspective, I would guess eggs would be a rare treat. Bird nests are
>> not easy to come by.
>> -David