Thinking about freezing chicken eggs because you’re getting so many? Read on for my best tips! Eggs are incredibly valuable: within them lie the blueprints of life. But they’re also sustenance. The vast amount of cultures that raise chickens across the world has made their eggs one of – if not the – most important […]
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How To Tell If Eggs Are Good (5 Best Ways)
Wondering how to tell if eggs are good? We’ve all been there. You open the refrigerator, excited to cook a delicious omelet or a healthy scramble. You open the egg carton, only to notice that the expiration date stamped on the cardboard has long since passed. What’s an egg-lover to do? Don’t rush […]
How To Keep Your Chickens Laying Through The Winter
Today we’re going to talk about keeping your hens laying through winter. And since mine have started to drop off in production, this is a topic near and dear to my heart. There’s many reasons why a hen can drop off production in the winter, and we’re going to look at reasons why that happens, both […]
What To Do In Your Chicken Coop In September
September is here…..which means it’s time to think about what to do in your chicken coop in September! It’s pumpkin season, and there’s lots you can do in your coop this month! Help your flock stay healthy and keep your coop in top shape with these tips! If it gets cold early in your area, […]
When Will Chicks Start Laying Eggs?
You might be wondering “when do chicks start laying eggs?” People tend to purchase their chicks in March. Around June, when they’re six to eight weeks old, owners start to wonder why they aren’t laying eggs yet. The short answer is: they’re not ready yet. The longer explanation involves their sexually mature status. Chicks who are […]
What Color Eggs Will My Chickens Lay?
Chicken eggs come in a variety of colors, and since we are looking at the whole process of a chick’s life, we may as well look at that awkward transition between the alpha state and the omega state, too. One of the biggest questions people have is “What color eggs will my chicken lay?” This […]