Everything You Need To Know About Fertile Eggs
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...
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...
Poultry Nesting Boxes - The Facts
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...
The Joys Of Incubating
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!...
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...
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...
How To Cook The Perfect Boiled Eggs
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...
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?...
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 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...
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...
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...
Why Aren't My Chickens 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?...
Incubation: Hand Egg Turning Vs. Auto Egg Turning
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...
Chickens 101: Unscrambling Myths Behind Fertile 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...
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...
How To Spot A Good Layer
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...
What's the Difference Between Eggs From Different Poultry?
Many mixed poultry enthusiasts often find themselves stumped around egg collection time. Who laid what egg? One is a dark olive colour - could that...
How Do I Tell If An Egg Is Rotten?
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...
What Your Chicken's Eggshells Say About Their 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...
Egg Oddities
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,...
Do I Need A Rooster To Get Eggs From My Hens?
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...
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,...
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?
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...
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...
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