The Ranger wrote:

>
> Again, is this a frequent occurrence with the brand of eggs she's
> getting? Or are they "fresh" from her coop? I can't remember the
> last time I got eggs from a production farm that were more than
> yolk-and-white. Some have thicker shells that can be annoying but
> always devoid of red-specks...
>

Can't answer for Dee, but... I have had both types of eggs i.e. fresh
from the coop and when my hen (bless her cotton socks) doesn't lay, I
have to buy store bought eggs. I have seen "specks" and "strings" in
both types when cracking them open to fry or whatever.... doesn't bother
me in the least. And I certainly don't think about it when I boil eggs
either.
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Cheers
Chatty Cathy