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Fertilised chicken egg diagram

Everything You Need To Know About Fertile Eggs

September 04, 2020

Eggs Raising Baby Chicks

What are they? Technically speaking, fertile eggs are where the ‘blastodisc’ turns into a ‘blastoderm’ - the first stage of a developing embryo.  In layman's...

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Different coloured chicken eggs and speckled eggs

Different Coloured Eggs and the Breeds That Lay Them

September 04, 2020

Breeds Eggs Kids Corner

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...

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Black Australorp bantam chicken laying in taj mahal nesting box

Poultry Nesting Boxes - The Facts

September 02, 2020

Chicken Coops Chickens 101 Eggs

It’s morning! Time to peek inside those poultry nesting boxes and gather all the egg-ceptionally fresh eggs! This is truly the most egg-citing part of...

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Baby chicks hatching in an incubator

The Joys Of Incubating

July 23, 2020

Eggs Incubating Raising Baby Chicks

Ah, the miracle of birth! Waiting for baby chickens to be born is such a wonderful time- it’s filled with great anticipation, joy and excitement!...

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backyard ducks and chickens foraging

The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Poultry

July 22, 2020

Breeds Eggs Other 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...

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pullet chicken

7 Chicken Lady Wisdoms About Pullets

July 22, 2020

Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 Eggs

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...

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Perfectly boiled eggs are a delicious, nutritious breakfast

How To Cook The Perfect Boiled Eggs

July 21, 2020

Egg Recipes Eggs Recipes

It truly seems simple, but getting the perfect soft boiled egg is not the easiest of feats! Here’s a guide on how long you should...

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australorp-in-nesting-box

Why Isn't My Chicken Laying Eggs?

July 21, 2020

Chicken Behavior 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?...

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Belgian d'Uccle Mille Fleur chicken on nest with chick

Get More Eggs From Your Laying Hens

July 21, 2020

Chickens 101 Eggs

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...

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raw-egg-on-black

Why Are My Chickens' Egg Shells Soft?

July 21, 2020

Eggs

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...

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Bantam chickens foraging in backyard

Top 5 Best Bantam Chickens For Egg Laying

July 21, 2020

Bantam Breeds Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 Eggs

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...

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pullet chicken in backyard

When Will My Pullets Lay Their First Egg?

July 21, 2020

Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 Eggs

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...

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sometimes chickens need to conserve their energy, and will lay fewer eggs as a result

Why Aren't My Chickens Laying Eggs?

July 21, 2020

Chickens 101 Eggs Health

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?...

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Unwashed backyard chicken eggs in an incubator with thermometer

Incubation: Hand Egg Turning Vs. Auto Egg Turning

July 21, 2020

Eggs Incubating

Turning the eggs is a crucial part of the incubation process- it must be done to ensure that the embryo does not stick to the...

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blue araucana chicken eggs in a bowl

Chickens 101: Unscrambling Myths Behind Fertile Eggs

July 21, 2020

Chickens 101 Eggs

We’ve had a few queries from some of our chicken keeping customers who have a rooster in their flock about fertile eggs. How do you...

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Chicken eggs in nest

The Top 8 Best Laying Hens For Backyard Chickens

July 21, 2020

Breeds Chickens 101 Eggs

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...

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Golden eggs in twig nest

How To Spot A Good Layer

July 17, 2020

Breeds Eggs

Although we keep chickens for a number of different reasons, one of the main incentives for having backyard chickens is the delicious fresh eggs they...

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quail eggs in a basket with chicken eggs for size comparison

What's the Difference Between Eggs From Different Poultry?

July 17, 2020

Eggs

Many mixed poultry enthusiasts often find themselves stumped around egg collection time. Who laid what egg? One is a dark olive colour - could that...

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its easy to tell if your backyard chicken eggs are fresh or not

How Do I Tell If An Egg Is Rotten?

July 17, 2020

Eggs

There’s nothing more devastating than working tirelessly on a delicious cupcake mix or pavlova masterpiece, only to make a well in the centre and crack...

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keeping an eye on your chicken's egg shells can tell you if they are healthy

What Your Chicken's Eggshells Say About Their Health

July 17, 2020

Eggs Health

Have you noticed your chicken’s eggs are looking a little under the weather? Sometimes, when we go to collect our eggs, we get a rude...

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some weird chicken eggs: pimpled, wrinkled, discoloured, and soft

Egg Oddities

July 17, 2020

Eggs

If you’re a seasoned chicken owner you will know by now that no two eggs are the same. They range in size, colour and shape,...

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Roosters play an important role in the backyard chicken flock

Do I Need A Rooster To Get Eggs From My Hens?

July 17, 2020

Chickens 101 Eggs General

Many of us get chickens not just for the companionship, but to enjoy the delicious fresh produce they provide. But, just how do our feathered...

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The Secret Laying Lives Of Chickens

July 17, 2020

Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 Eggs

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,...

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Boiled backyard fresh egg on kitchen table

The Egg-straordinarily High Quality Nutrition of Backyard Chicken Eggs

July 16, 2020

Eggs General Health

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...

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australorp-chicken-laying-eggs

How Often Do Chickens Lay Eggs?

July 16, 2020

Chicken Behavior Eggs

I go on working for the same reason that a hen goes on laying eggs. - H.L. Mencken Eggs are just one of the amazing perks of...

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the first free range backyard chicken egg is an exciting time

When Will My Chickens Start Laying Eggs?

July 16, 2020

Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 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...

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pile-of-chicken-eggs-in-a-carton

Everything You Need To Know About Eggs

July 16, 2020

Eggs General Kids Corner Most Popular

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...

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Fresh chicken egg cracked into a bowl

3 Ways to test if your eggs are fresh!

July 16, 2020

Eggs Health Nutrition

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...

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Blue Araucana chicken eggs in a bowl

How Long Will My Eggs Last...

July 16, 2020

Eggs Most Popular

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....

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Delicious double yolk egg cracked in white bowl

Double Yolkers: A Real Phenomenon

July 16, 2020

Eggs

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...

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