Most of the white eggs come from Leghorns. For the small producer, this breed is often by-passed because they are "flighty." There are those working on reviving a heritage Leghorn breed. Any eggs from a factory farm will not be as good as those from a small, local producer. The factory hens are not allowed to forage, run around, etc. The feed fed is reflected in the quality and taste of the eggs, IMO. Also, eggs from a local producer will not be "held" in a warehouse, so will be fresher. Speaking of which, next time I come to MTRL (thinking July), do you want eggs?