The Power Couple Where do your 🐣 eggs come from?
Jan 29, 2026
A lively tour of egg history from ancient domestication to modern industrial farms. They unpack a corporate controversy around ethical labels and what to watch for when buying eggs. The conversation highlights pasture-raised nutrients linked to brain health and multigenerational benefits. Practical tips surface for finding trustworthy local producers and supporting small farmers.
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Eggs Were Once A Seasonal Luxury
- Chickens and eggs were once seasonal and scarce, not year-round staples.
- Domestication dates back millennia across Asia, Egypt, China, Europe, and possibly pre-Columbian Americas.
Egg Money As Women's Side Income
- Bodana recounts a Substack story of her great-grandmother receiving leghorn hens as a wedding present.
- Women sold eggs as "egg money," earning independent household income in the late 1800s/early 1900s.
Industrialization Changed Egg Production
- Mid-20th century breeding and automation shifted poultry from backyard to large commercial operations.
- This change pushed women out of small-scale egg production and normalized mass housing systems.
