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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How Often Do I Remove Eggs From The Nesting Box?
Collecting your fresh eggs is one of the greatest joys and excitements of chicken keeping. They’re just so darn tasty, and we love the anticipation...
How to Poach Eggs - Top Tips for Success!
Who doesn't love a perfect poached egg? There’s nothing more satisfying than watching the yellow yolk ooze all over our salad, or crunchy farm style...
Why You Should Be Eating More Eggs!
In the not so long gone past, many people were led to believe that eating eggs was a surefire way to clog your arteries and...
What To Do With Egg-cess Eggs?
There is nothing we love more than collecting fresh eggs each morning and whipping up some egg inspired culinary delights! But what to do when...
Eggs: Store Bought Vs. Free Range
If you are a chicken keeper, you will know there is nothing quite like going out to fetch your farm fresh eggs each morning, and...
In Or Out? How Different Countries Store Their Eggs
The debate of whether to store your eggs in the fridge or in room temperature seems as old as existence of the humble egg itself!...
The Top Egg Hacks You'll Want To Remember
It’s no surprise that we love our eggs- and for good reason! Not only do these little shells of goodness taste great, they are nutritional...
Madelaine's Organic Eggs
Madelaine Scott knows the importance of organic better than most. Her parents are organic farmers, and together with her siblings the family runs Hollyburton Park...
How to Peel an Egg - Like a Pro!
Top Tips for Boiling & Preparation: Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda during the boiling process - This raises the pH and reduces adherence of...
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