White or Brown: Eggshell colour is determined by the type of hen that lays it. There is no nutritional difference. " T9 X& @# e z- B/ H7 h& EWhite eggs are laid by white-feathered hens. 5 h/ ]4 |- L0 ^! RThese are the most common laying hens in Canada. White eggs are usually less expensive than brown eggs. 1 Q$ D" B5 b N" aBrown-feathered hens usually lay brown eggs.. U( ^2 v. p$ J9 J
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