Different breeds of hens lay varying-coloured eggs. However, the edible part of the egg are quite similar. Hens at Mesham lay eggs with shell colours ranging from pale brown to very dark brown. No two egg shells look the same colour and we make no focused effort on sorting by the shell colour but rather package them the same way mother nature made them.

Free-range hens, at Mesham, are raised in small batches with ample shaded grazing grounds – well protected from predators and the scorching south Indian weather. They are housed in safe barns with plenty of space after sunset to roost. Each bird is provided a space for perching above the ground. They are always provided with clean fresh drinking water and have access to safe nesting areas for laying the eggs. The hens are 100% cage free at all times.

Yolo free-range eggs are prized for their higher omega-3 fatty acid content, which is influenced by the hens' diet. Our hens are given the freedom to forage outdoors, consuming a broader range of foods such as plants, grass, fruits, berries and grains. When hens consume higher amount Omega-3-rich feed it can sometimes lead to the mild odor. The terpenes and other compounds from these natural food sources can contribute to the aroma of the eggs. These compounds are actually beneficial for health, even though they might result in a distinct smell. The odor generally vanishes upon cooking.

Eggs sometimes tend to contain small red spots caused by the rupture of a blood vessel when the eggs are formed. Contrary to popular belief, these are not embryos. All our eggs are unfertile table eggs. The red blood spots/specks are safe for consumption. If they do bother you, it can be removed with tip of a spoon or knife. Some eggs also contain a small piece of tissue from the hens’ oviduct. These meat spots are also safe for consumption and can be removed following the same step above.

Eggs generally contain two layers of egg whites (albumen) a thick layer and a thin layer. The layers are distinctly visible in fresh eggs. The golden hue in the albumen is due to the presence of carotenoids. The carotenoids have several health benefits and are also responsible for the bright yellow/orange colour of the yolk. The golden hue in egg whites is more prominent in eggs from chickens that are fed a diet rich in fresh green fodder, vegetables like carrots, capsicum, pumpkin, tomatoes flowers petals of marigold or yellow corn. At our farms we make great efforts to ensure that the birds go out and forage and be themselves. The colour of the yolk and the hue in the albumen vary in every egg at our farm. Uniformity is generally achieved by force feeding set amount of feed and artificial pigmentation for every hen in a caged factory farm model. We are at Mesham Farms, look down upon such practices.

Different breeds of hens lay varying-coloured eggs. However, the edible parts of the egg are quite similar. Hens at Mesham Farms lay eggs with shell colours ranging from pale pink to dark chocolate brown. No two egg shells look the same colour and we make no focused effort on sorting by the shell colour but rather package them the same way Mother Nature made them.

We do not feed hormones, steroids, or other synthetic supplements to increase the egg laying capacity of our hens or promote growth or weight gain. This is turn leads to production of eggs that are free of any steroids or hormones.

We believe in “Prevention if better than Cure”. We maintain our birds healthy by feeding them a very well-balanced nutrition, specially formulated for egg laying hens, ensure clean & fresh water at all times, and follow stringent farm biosecurity measures, keep barns clean and vermin-free and provide safe nest boxes clean.

The yolk colour is reflection of the health of the hens and also the freshness of the green fodder they consume. Our hens have access plenty of protein rich green fodder in their grazing areas and they bright yellow/orange color of the yolks. Each yolk is a different shade based on the amount of green fodder they had consumed in the days preceding the laying of the eggs.

We cultivate corn, millets, and sunflower seeds at our farm. The seeds and grains are milled in house to be fed to the hens. We also raise various kinds of protein rich green fodder for the hens. We supplement the feed with traditional seasonal herbs for the well being of the hens and shell grits for their calcium needs. We rely on 100% flax seeds as vegetarian source of omega 3 fatty acids.

At Yolo, we partner with Mesham Integrated Farms to get our eggs to your table. Mesham Integrated farms is a Mother owned farm run by Gayathiri Ramalingam. The farm is in Ayan Karisalkullam Village of Ettayapuram Taluk of Tuticorin Dist., Tamil Nadu. We exclusively procure all our free-range eggs from Mesham Integrated Farms.

Yes, we do. Our delivery is currently limited to Chennai Metropolitan area. We can do a same day delivery during business hours. We also welcome our patrons to subscribe for a free door delivery in the Chennai area. Our subscribes get an option to pick a specific day(s) of the week and time slots that work best for them.

It costs more to raise hens in a free-range environment as compared to a caged industrial setup. The free-range process is labour intensive and the only mechanization we can use in this setup is for milling the grains and seeds. Egg collection is a laborious process and involves collecting eggs several times during the day. Studies also show that free range hens are not stressed to lay eggs and in turn lay much lesser eggs than their cage raised counterparts. A lot of expenses are also involved in raising green fodder and maintaining shaded grazing area for the hens.

Yes. We, at Yolo, believe in 100% transparency and only work with partners who share the same belief. Mesham farms would be happy to show you around the farm, the free ranging hens, the barns where they shelter after sunset, the feed mills on site, their egg collection process, the storage and packing floors. They also welcome patrons to spend time with the staff running the farm and look around the fields growing corn, millets and green fodder that used for feeding the hens. The only request we have is that you follow all biosecurity measures while at the farm. Please write to us to schedule an appointment.

We recommend refrigerating the eggs after purchase in either in their original packaging or in closed containers. Also, please consume the eggs within 20 days from the date stamped on the packaging.