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How to Support Healthy Eggshell Quality

Raising backyard chickens is my favorite hobby in the entire world! I realize that’s dramatic, but I’m being serious. Spending time with…

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VIDEO: Coop Camp- Dr. Darrin Karcher Egg Management Part 2

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VIDEO: Coop Camp – Dr. Darrin Karcher Egg Management Part 1

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Egg Production

Too Many Eggs? Dealing with a Surplus

Bringing fresh eggs from coop to kitchen is a backyard flock owner’s delight. Trouble is, sometimes there’s too much of a good…

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Why Does My Hen Squat?

Have you ever walked near one of your hens and she suddenly hunkers down to the ground with her wings slightly open?…

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How Daylight Affects Egg-Laying

Chickens are farm superstars.  They produce eggs almost daily.  Some chickens have even been known to lay multiple eggs per day.  They…

Getting Started Choosing Your First Breed

Popular Egg Layer Breeds for a Friendly, Colorful Backyard Flock

If you are dreaming about adding to your flock this year, you are in good company. Winter is the perfect time to…

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Egg Color and Quality: What Every Backyard Chicken Keeper Should Know

If you raise a backyard flock, you already know there is nothing quite like the eggs your “girls” provide for your family.…

Egg Production

How to Get Your Chickens to Lay Eggs in Nesting Boxes

One of the most exciting times we’ve had in our backyard chicken experience is the day we received our very first egg.…

Egg Production

Got Soft Eggshells? Here’s How to Help

Can you believe we are in the middle of the summer already? If you are like our house, you have eggs coming…

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