Hi Weedy G and welcome to the site! So sorry to hear that your mum is having allergy problems, something we have had to learn to deal with since number one daughter came kicking and screaming into this world. She is allergic to eggs and shellfish, the shellfish being the latest!
I cannot help you with advice about the actual chooks, it is my dream to keep them, but her allergy is so dangerous, we have decided it is something we are not prepared to risk until she and her brother are much much older (and more responsible.....so when they are about 40!
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As for recipe ideas, I have found that I just leave egg out of things, or use milk instead. I have found a powdered egg substitute, which is okay for cakes and biscuits, but no good for mayo or things like yorkies. Pancakes, I just leave the eggs out, and put some bicarb in and a splash of lemon juice and this works a treat. You do get used to reading labels all of the time. It is amazing what things contain egg! The sweets Chewits for example, and some gravy granuals. Also beware pasta as some of those, both fresh and dried contain egg. Another problem is the glaze on some things, especially things like freshly made pies or breads. They may have been glazed with beaten egg. Ooo, and certain ice creams - we took the kids to the theatre at the start of the week, and daughter number one had a tub of choccy icecream, and within seconds of starting it her throat was burning and itchy, her tongue was sore and she started to get hives. Unfortunately, the little icecream pots had no ingredients written on them. Fortunately, I always carry piriton so dosed her up, and she sat quietly and calmly, and the problem passed - altho she did have a bad nights sleep.
I have rattled on enough....ask me anything you like and I will try to help as best I can!
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