Hello, this is Haga from the Agricultural Department.

Tategamori Ark Ranch faces the southern part of Iwate Prefecture.
For the first time in decades, heavy snow fell in December and even covered the eaves of the chicken coop.
Icicles are forming.

Now to the chase.
Do you know when the best time of the year is for eggs?

It is one of the coldest days on the calendar, and one of the coldest days of the year.
The period from Kokan to the day before the beginning of spring is called "Kan no Uchi".
Eggs that are born during the cold season are called ``great cold eggs''.
Since ancient times, chickens have been fed a lot of feed to survive the harsh cold.
It is said that they produce eggs that are rich in nutrients and are rich in flavor.
is. Also, according to Feng Shui, eating large cold eggs will bring you good health and increase your financial luck.
It is said to be effective and is prized as a lucky charm.

2021
Cold weather is from January 5th to February 2nd
Daekan day is January 20th

*Eggs laid in the cold are "Kan-Tamago"

At Tategamori Ark Farm, eggs laid during this period are packed.
When I did this, I stamped it with a stamp as shown in the photo. (The photo shows cold eggs)

Please give it a try.

Agriculture and Livestock Department Kazunori Haga