Dear Egg Buyer,

First In Omega-3s

The Country Hen was the first company to produce and test the Omega-3 enriched egg. In 1988, we developed a proprietary formula that increased the Omega-3 content to six (6) times greater than that of a normal egg. Omega-3 eggs are now being produced in Canada, Germany, Israel, and Korea. In the United States, a major billion dollar poultry company launched its Omega-3 egg almost 9 years after we did.

What Are Omega-3s?

Omega-3s are essential fatty acids that have a long chain of carbon atoms and are very poly-unsaturated. They are called essential because they are vital to body development and maintenance. They consist of these basic elements: DHA, EPA and LNA. They were first discovered by Drs. Burr and Burr in 1930. They attracted major scientific interest when two Danish scientists studied Greenland Eskimos and found them practically free of heart disease and cancer. The Eskimos consumed huge amounts of fat contained in seals and fish. The Danes found that it was EPA and DHA, two elements of the Omegas, that kept the Eskimos relatively free of heart disease.

What They Can Do For You

Over 2,000 studies have been done on Omega-3s and their effect on human and animal health. It is now established that sufficient amounts of Omega-3 can:

1. Lower blood pressure.
2. Reduce the clotting of blood platelets and so reduce thrombosis.
3. Reduce abnormal heart beating (arrhythmia).

Are You Getting Enough Omegas?

The Canadian government recommends that their adult citizens consume at least 1,100 mg of total Omega-3s per day. A Dutch study has concluded that as little as 30 grams of fish per day will provide sufficient EPA and DHA as to reduce heart disease by 50%. Assuming that one ate 30 grams of Atlantic Halibut per day, one would receive 140 mg of EPA and DHA. Two Country Hen eggs would supply approximately 320 mg of the same EPA and DHA.

We Make No Claims

While our large-sized egg contains 160 mg of EPA and DHA, we make absolutely no health claims. We do claim to be the first to produce and test an Omega-3 enriched egg, and we do claim a superior taste and quality. If you would like to receive further information on Omegas, please write us. There is much more to the Omega story. Meanwhile, please remember that our hens are happy when they are working for you. They live in sunlit barns, no cages, they walk, scratch and snooze as good birds do. They eat 100% certified organic feed with plenty of Omegas. Bon appétit.

For those at the Country Hen,

George S. Bass