Field Notes
A quiet study of eggs, hens, nutrition, and the natural systems behind them.
FEATURED OBSERVATION
Why Some Yolks Are More Vibrant Than Others
An observation on pasture, pigments, and what color can — and cannot — tell us.
The Curious Case of Double Yolks
A study in repetition, irregularity, and why the occasional double yolk still manages to stop a kitchen conversation.
A Study in Shell Texture
On calcium deposits, shell bloom, and the subtle imperfections of naturally laid eggs.
The Instinct to Scratch
An observation on foraging behavior, inherited patterns, and why chickens scatter nearly everything in front of them.
Why No Two Eggs Are Exactly Alike
An observation on variation, biology, and the quiet signatures left behind by each hen.
Why Fresh Eggs Behave Differently in Water
An observation on buoyancy, air cells, and the gradual changes that occur over time.