Simple Signs Your Eggs Came from a Sick Chicken

• Shell Density and Strength: Healthy hens lay eggs with strong, tough shells that are hard to crack. If your eggs have easily breakable shells, they are likely of poorer quality.
• Yolk Color: Contrary to popular belief, light or bright yellow yolks are not indicative of quality. High-quality eggs boast deep orange yolks.
• Yolk Firmness: The firmness of the yolk is another indicator of quality. Healthy eggs typically have rounder, thicker yolks.

Research demonstrates that nutrition plays a critical role in egg quality. For instance, feeding chickens more beta-carotene enhances the beta-carotene content in their eggs.