The answer shocked me.
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One of the first things I ever learned how to make wasdeviled eggs.
As a kid, I probably mangled more eggs than I successfully peeled.
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(The latter tip, I still swear by.)
Older eggs are easier to peel after boiling!
Eggs that are too fresh are almost impossible to peel.
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Suddenly, my frustrated attempts at peeling farm-fresh eggs started to make sense.
The eggs just needed a bit more time, but why?
As the contents of the egg contract and the air cell enlarges, the shell becomes easier to peel.
For this reason, older eggs make better candidates for hard cooking.
In general, the older the egg, the easier it is to peel.
Then, consider the following pro tips for hard-boiling eggs:
