The Egg-straordinarily High Quality Nutrition of Backyard Chicken Eggs
Backyard chickens all around the world are clucking about their egg-straordinarily nutrient rich eggs! Backyard chicken keepers know that when they allow their chickens to...
How Often Do Chickens Lay Eggs?
Eggs are just one of the amazing perks of chicken keeping - along with amazing companionship, natural pest control, a brilliant family pet...we could go...
When Will My Chickens Start Laying Eggs?
Question: When do chickens start laying eggs? Answer: Chickens lay as early as 16 weeks of age! The average hen starts to lay eggs at...
Everything You Need To Know About Eggs
What came first, the chicken or the egg? While the jury might still be out on this one, what we do know is that eggs...
3 Ways to test if your eggs are fresh!
Sooner or later, every backyard chicken keeper poses the question, “Are these eggs fresh?” And, fortunately for the many and ever increasing number of backyard...
How Long Will My Eggs Last...
Your girls, being the wonderful and generous creatures they are, have once again provided you with a lovely bounty of eggs as per every morning....
Double Yolkers: A Real Phenomenon
It’s quite obvious by now that we love eggs. We would happily gobble up these wondrous little ovals of goodness for breakfast, lunch and tea...
How To Tell Which Hen Is Laying Eggs
You’ve got a beautiful flock of hens, and a healthy supply of eggs everyday - but who’s putting the hard yards in? It can be...
Size Does Matter: What Chicken Breeds Lay Large Eggs?
If you’re an egg fanatic, we can almost bet that you love your eggs large and plentiful! So, if you’re thinking of keeping chickens as...
Top 5 Best Bantam Chickens For Egg Laying
Whether you are a chicken know it all or more of a novice, you may have heard of brilliant bantam chickens. If not, let me...
Different Coloured Eggs and the Breeds That Lay Them
It’s a very common practice among backyard chicken keepers to keep LOTS of egg-exquisitely different breeds! Why? Chicken keeping is quite addictive and once bitten...
The Top 8 Best Laying Hens For Backyard Chickens
One of the most popular questions first time chicken owners ask is, “which breed of chooks are the best laying hens?” Some first time owners...
Fancy Chickens, Fabulous Coops & Perfect Eggs
Chickens are the perfect pet. A bold statement, we know. But how can you deny it when a flock of lovely ladies is pottering about...
Is My Chicken Broody?
Every once in a while, one of your chickens will get it in into her head to hatch some eggs. ‘But I don’t even have...
5 Chicken Treats for Better Quality Backyard Eggs
Making sure our laying ladies are happy and healthy in their backyard chicken coop is an important part of keeping chooks. If you’re fortunate enough...
The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Poultry
Chickens Temperament Every chicken is different and every breed has their strengths, but overall chickens are usually curious, affectionate and funny feathered characters to keep...
Fresh Backyard Eggnog Recipe
Eggnog may seem like a mysterious once a year drink, but it is refreshingly easy to make and the perfect choice for using up extra...
Celebrating World Egg Day
Celebrating World Egg Day World Egg Day is held on the 2nd Friday of October every year. It is a day when poultry enthusiasts all...
When Will My Pullets Lay Their First Egg?
One of the most eggciting times for a first time chicken owner is that glorious moment when the pullets lay their first eggs! Often this...
The Secret Laying Lives Of Chickens
Chicken Ladies by nature like to keep an eye on their chooks. They’re always watching with a keen eye, looking for any changes in behaviour,...
7 Chicken Lady Wisdoms About Pullets
There is a lot of chicken jargon that gets thrown around, which can be quite confusing, especially if you’ve never owned chooks before. One of...
Perk Up Your Hair With Egg Yolk Conditioner
Washing egg yolk out of your hair may seem like something out of a bad dream or a traumatic childhood memory, but believe it or...
Egg White Face Masks For Tired Skin
Eggs are incredible things. They taste scrumptious and are also good for your health. But did you know that eggs can be used to help...
Get More Eggs From Your Laying Hens
Before people even decide to get chickens they often find themselves asking, “How long will the laying hens produce eggs for?” Though many of us...
Why Isn't My Chicken Laying Eggs?
Your girls have been supplying fresh produce daily for your family breakfast - until suddenly, egg production drops...or stops! How frustrating! Is your chicken sick?...
Will The Eggs My Pet Chickens Lay Taste Better Than Store Bought?
We absolutely love the fresh eggs we get from our chickens every day - but, if you haven’t had eggs such as these before, you...
Cool and Quirky Ideas For Using Our Fresh Eggs!
Think eggs are just great for eating? Think again! Eggs are incredibly versatile little miracles, and there are lots of tricks and tips you can...
Why Are My Chickens' Egg Shells Soft?
Have you gone to collect your flock’s fresh eggs, only to find that - instead of a firm shell, there’s a thin, flimsy film coating...
Are Brown Eggs Healthier For You Than White Eggs?
It’s a long touted myth than brown coloured eggs are in fact healthier than white coloured eggs. We’re not sure how this one got started,...
How To Peel A Boiled Egg
Such a simple act in theory - but most of us have been through the carnage of an improperly peeled boiled egg. The yolk goes...
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