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dkmom
Farmgirl at Heart
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Amber
Billings
MT
USA
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 Posted - Mar 28 2007 : 6:45:16 PM
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My oldest son is allergic to eggs. We've always wanted to have a few chickens, but I'm not sure if handling the eggs would cause him problems. As I understand it - it's the protien in the egg, not the outer shell.
I know the rest of us can take care of it all, but he may want to help. Anyone have experience with this?
Thanks.
Amber, married, mama of three wonderful kids
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LadyCrystal
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Mar 28 2007 : 7:25:33 PM
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I am allergic to eggs. I go into anaphalatic shock if I eat one. I will also get very itchy if I get the egg on my skin. I don't have a problem handling the eggs but if one breaks in my hand by accident I have to wash them right away. I would talk with your son's Dr about the risks. I think each person would react differently.
I also am allergic to feathers too. I have to wear a mask when I am with my chickens. I have been getting allergy shots for feather for 3 years and it is getting better but I still lose the enjoyment I have because of it. My husband and I have lots(Currently 500) of chickens. We are serious breeders for show.It takes me a few days to get over being in the show barn. Good luck with everything.
Alicia
http://fromcitytocountrygirl.blogspot.com/
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UrbanChick
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ayako
Atlanta
GA
USA
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Posted - Mar 29 2007 : 03:52:48 AM
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My daughter has an egg allergy. We don't eat a whole lot of eggs here, mostly I just give them away. She can handle the eggs but if one breaks like Alicia said we have to wash really well. We consulted her allergist and he thought it was fine to own chickens, but if it showed she had a reaction to take precautions with her around the chickens. She's been fine, just lots and lots of eggs to get rid of each week. :)
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babs
True Blue Farmgirl
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Babette
MN
USA
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Posted - Mar 29 2007 : 2:44:30 PM
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Amber,
Why don't you try your hand at ducks or quail?
A lot of people who are allergic to chicken eggs eat quail/ duck eggs because they are missing that protien.
Babs
Hatching Eggs: www.countryegg.com
& Home Goods: www.mugwortmaggies.etsy.com
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LadyCrystal
True Blue Farmgirl
593 Posts
Alicia
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Mar 29 2007 : 4:51:40 PM
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Babs,
Can you tell me what protein that the duck and quail eggs are missing? I would love to eat eggs again. Thanks,
Alicia
http://fromcitytocountrygirl.blogspot.com/
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babs
True Blue Farmgirl
226 Posts
Babette
MN
USA
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Posted - Mar 29 2007 : 6:17:34 PM
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Oh I don't know exactly. I get a lot of inquiries at Country Egg from people looking for duck eggs for eating because their doctor told them, and a portion of the coturnix quail purchases are from people who eat them specifically because they can't eat regular eggs.
This is the extent of my experience on the subject. I would definitely discuss the option with your doctor though. :)
Babs
Hatching Eggs: www.countryegg.com
& Home Goods: www.mugwortmaggies.etsy.com
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