Egg Quality

How Long Can Chicken Eggs Stay in the Coop Before Harvesting?

Nov 43 min read

How Long Can Chicken Eggs Stay in the Coop Before Harvesting?

When it comes to raising backyard chickens, one of the most rewarding moments is collecting fresh eggs. A question I get asked a lot is,...

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Jul 233 min read

Can Chickens Eat Eggshells?

Chickens are known for their quirky eating habits and foraging for interesting snacks right in your backyard. If you’re new to raising...

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May 213 min read

What Chickens Lay Green Eggs?

When I first started raising backyard chickens, I didn’t think much about egg color. I was more focused on having healthy, fresh eggs for...

Can You Improve the Nutritional Content of Eggs?

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Dec 26, 20233 min read

Can You Improve the Nutritional Content of Eggs?

Eggs are undoubtedly among the healthiest and most nutritious foods on the planet. They are packed full of good nutrition to fuel our...

How to Store Fresh Eggs: A Practical Guide

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Sep 26, 20234 min read

How to Store Fresh Eggs: A Practical Guide

This week’s blog is going to be very practical. And maybe it’s something you haven’t thought of before because it seems too simple. We’re...

How Strong Are Eggshells? Fun and Easy Science Experiment You Can Try at Home

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Feb 1, 20233 min read

How Strong Are Eggshells? Fun and Easy Science Experiment You Can Try at Home

This week we’re going to have a little fun! Growing up, I loved science fair projects. They were an awesome time to learn something new,...

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Aug 24, 20224 min read

Chicken Anatomy 101

When raising backyard chickens, it’s important to know some basics on their anatomy and the function for each part. This way you can keep...

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Jul 14, 20224 min read

Egg Bound Hens…What to Do?

If you brought chicks home this spring, and if they haven’t started laying, they will soon! There’s nothing much better than collecting...

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May 18, 20223 min read

Benefits of Marigolds for Chickens

Spring is finally here! We’ve been busy in our yard and gardens, getting everything ready for the growing season. Do you enjoy gardening...

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Apr 7, 20223 min read

All About the Easter Egger Breed

Easter Eggers are defined by their poofy cheeks and beard. When we started our most recent flock, I started with all brown egg layers. I...

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Feb 18, 20223 min read

All About Brahma Chickens

Reba and Barbara Jean - 2 of my Buff Brahma Bantams Today we’re going to talk about one of my favorite breeds. Who am I kidding! I feel...

Chicken Eggs vs. Duck Eggs: The Ultimate Showdown

Annie

Feb 2, 20222 min read

Chicken Eggs vs. Duck Eggs: The Ultimate Showdown

Get ready for the ultimate matchup in the egg world: duck egg vs. chicken egg! Are you team chicken or team duck? We’ve raised both on...

Oyster Shells for Chickens: The Key to Strong Eggs and Healthy Hens

Annie

Sep 15, 20213 min read

Oyster Shells for Chickens: The Key to Strong Eggs and Healthy Hens

Why is Feeding Oyster Shells to Chickens so Important? For an adult hen who is laying eggs, calcium is pulled from the hen’s body to...

Annie

Jun 10, 20213 min read

How to Support Eggshell Quality

Raising backyard chickens is my favorite hobby in the entire world! I realize that’s dramatic, but I’m being serious. Spending time with...

Why is My Chicken Laying Soft Eggs? Here's How to Help

Annie

Jul 23, 20204 min read

Why is My Chicken Laying Soft Eggs? Here's How to Help

Can you believe we’re already in the middle of summer? If your house is anything like mine, you probably have eggs coming out of your...

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Mar 24, 20204 min read

Why Do Chickens Stop Laying Eggs?

It’s that time of year when we’re all getting anxious to be outside. Especially if you live in Minnesota where the winters are super...

Managing Egg Production in the Fall and Winter

Annie

Dec 4, 20191 min read

Managing Egg Production in the Fall and Winter

As the days get shorter and the nights grow longer, you might notice changes in your backyard flock. If your chickens are molting or...

Backyard Chicken Eggs: Tips for Egg Color, Freshness and Strong Shells

Annie

Jun 6, 20193 min read

Backyard Chicken Eggs: Tips for Egg Color, Freshness and Strong Shells

Welcome to my kitchen! Today we’re going to be talking about all things eggs! One of the biggest reasons people get into backyard...

Egg Color & Quality: A Guide for Backyard Chicken Keepers

Annie

Mar 1, 20192 min read

Egg Color & Quality: A Guide for Backyard Chicken Keepers

If you’re a backyard chicken keeper, there is really nothing compared to the eggs your “girls” provide for your family. The eggs are not...