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Egg Layers

Hundreds of articles and videos, organized the way Keepers already browse them.

Egg Production

Store-Bought Eggs vs. Farm-Fresh Eggs. What’s the Real Difference?

When it comes to eggs, not all are created equal. I never fully understood just how different they could be until I…

Daily Care

Nest Knowledge

Our hens love their nests. They tuck themselves into a nest’s quiet confines and semidarkness to enjoy privacy until the magic moment…

Egg Production

How to Clean Fresh Chicken Eggs the Right Way

  There’s something so special about walking out to the coop to collect fresh eggs! The hard shells, rich yolks and buttery…

All About the Wyandotte Chicken Breed

Thinking about adding a few Wyandotte chickens to your backyard flock? These gorgeous birds are famous for their striking laced feathers, their…

Egg Production

Can I Eat Fairy Eggs

Backyard chicken keepers love the little surprises their hens leave in the coop, and one of the most curious finds is the…

All About the Black Australorp Chicken Breed

When most people picture a backyard flock, breeds like Orpingtons, Barred Rocks, Leghorns, and Rhode Island Reds usually come to mind first.…

Egg Production

How Old Are Chickens When They Start Laying Eggs?

I’ll never forget the first time I thought my hen, Coco, laid her first egg. I was so excited I told the…

Egg Production

What Is the Rarest Color of Chicken Egg, and Who Lays It?

When most people picture chicken eggs, the familiar whites and browns come to mind first. But step into the world of backyard…

Egg Production

How Many Eggs Does a Chicken Lay in a Day?

It’s spring, and you know what that means! Backyard flocks are booming. Thanks to rising egg prices, baby chicks are flying off…

Getting Started Choosing Your First Breed

All About the Bielefelder Chicken Breed: A Complete Guide

Every so often a chicken comes along that checks nearly every box, and the Bielefelder chicken breed is exactly that kind of…

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