Managing Egg Production During Shorter Days

The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer

If you’re a backyard chicken keeper, maybe your flock is going through their molt, or their egg production is going down with the shorter days A chicken’s egg production slows depending on the amount of light they are getting during the day

In the fall and winter, there is less natural light causing egg production to slow down If you want to encourage egg production, you will need to provide a light source to ensure your chickens are getting between 12 to 16 hours of light a day

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Your Guide to Purchasing Chicks

It’s officially spring and if you’re thinking about starting a flock of your own, there are some things to consider before you purchase your sweet little chicks I remember the first time (many years ago) I brought chicks and a couple of ducklings home I had absolutely no idea what they needed, so I didn’t purchase anything else The kids and I were so excited to show my husband what we bought My husband took one look at me, smiled,

Tour My Chicken Coop

Welcome to our coop! Happy and I are here to update you on all the happenings here at the Wing Nest

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Our coop is 8’ x 12’ It’s the perfect size for the amount of chickens we’re wanting We have our hanging food and water and also provide an optional source of heat on really cold days The girls have adjusted so well! And to be honest, I have spent a LOT of time out here with them!

We have chosen to use the deep litter method which you can read about here Don’t forget your Coop Recuperate™!

How to Maintain a Chick Brooder

Hey everyone!

Today we’re going to talk about brooder maintenance If you have ever raised chicks before you know they are adorable, cuddly, soft and…messy! I will let you in on a little secret, chickens poop a lot They love to kick around their pine shavings, tip their water over, poop in their food and water, and the list goes on But their cuteness makes up for all that As my chicks grew, I’d go out multiple times a day to check on them I would always have something to do, but I didn’t mind because I loved to interact

Five Healthy Egg Recipes to Start the New Year

Well that year just flew by! How many of you have goals and resolutions for the upcoming year? Don’t worry, this is not another blog post about setting goals You’re welcome! For real though As we age, I think most of us start thinking about how it might not be a bad idea to focus in on our health a bit Those holiday calories don’t melt off like they used to and maybe you’re not as light on your feet as you once were With all the fad diets out there, one thing most can agree on is the

How to Make Frozen Treats for Chickens

Last week was a crazy week! We were tying up loose ends, trying to pack for the 4th of July at the lake, and making sure we had everything ready for my father-in-law to watch our animals I was super busy in the kitchen when my husband walked through the door

“Oh good! You made supper I’m so hungry!” he said

Imagine my sheepish grin when I explained to him that those meal containers he was drooling over were actually Flock Fixer™ Frozen Treats for my chickens! Hahaha! I laughed so hard, and he ate cereal We all survived and

National Eggs Benedict Day

It’s April and that means one thingI know what you’re thinking…it’s National Eggs Benedict Day! Haha just kidding! You’re probably thinking about Spring, baby chicks and getting your gardens started I’m totally with you on these topics too However, if you’re looking for something fun to try with all of those eggs you’re getting, why not give a new eggs Benedict recipe a try on the national holiday?

Now, I’m nowhere near an Iron Chef I’m probably more of a Nailed It type So, if I can whip this up pretty quickly, so can you I also had the help

My Chicks Are Here

The day has finally come! We have set up our brooder and are ready to meet our new chicks I’m one of those people who get excited about the small things in life, and this was no exception! I couldn’t wait to get my hands on those sweet girls There are few things in life as soft and fluffy as new baby chicks

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When we picked out our chicks, I had a friend of mine help me do some research on the best chickens for what we were wanting Do your research! There are many different breeds of

Thanksgiving Leftovers Chopped Challenge

After your big Thanksgiving get-together, what do you do with all that extra food? Unless you’re a terrific menu planner, chances are, you will have some leftovers Most people welcome a few leftovers, but after you’ve fed your family the same Thanksgiving meal for 4 days (no judging here!), why not spice it up a bit?

In our family, we love doing the Chopped Challenge! For those unfamiliar with the Food Network show, “Chopped”, chefs use a basket of mystery ingredients to create a three-course meal At the end of each course, a panel of judges “chops” one chef whose

How to Integrate Your Chicken Flocks

When I started this adventure with backyard chickens, I was very direct in the fact that I wanted NO MORE than 6 chickens! I had kept chickens before and both times I ended up with way too many and was overwhelmed Fast forward to now, our kids are older, we have a better set up, and here I am with 26 chickens! I didn’t start out that way, though Originally, I started with 10 chicks with the intent to give 4 away, but I found myself quickly attached to all 10

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