@Debbie292d: Spoke with my son today; early mother's day breakfast gathering for my wife. Anyway, he wants the Ameraucana (blue eggs). Wife remains open and thanks you for your suggestions.
Thank you Eelantha for this thorough and informative article. I plan to return to it repeatedly as I prepare for and complete my own experiment. I greatly appreciate your efforts and sharing 🙏.
Thank you all for the warm welcome messages.
I tried to reply personally. Apologies if I happened to miss yours. Honestly I became a bit lost in the thread presentation. I'll get better when I am more familiar with the site.
Hello Eastern Nebraska / @Kenneth Zweerink. Don't think I've set foot in Nebraska. Colorado and Iowa are as close as I've been. Anyway, thanks for the welcome.
Thank you @Debbie292d. I appreciate the suggestions. I'll pass them along.
Although, I believe at least one (my son) has selected some nearly black colored breed (think it lays colored eggs - blue?) - I can't recall exactly. I don't see him daily. I'll note it next time we talk and let you...
Thanks @DobieLover. Sorry to here that your egg glassing did not work out. I hope to have better luck. Looking to avoid the freezer. I wonder though, your experience may explain why none of my grandparents ever mentioned it. My great grandparents often spoke of the great depression era. Tough...