“To wash or not to wash” seems to be a big question when it comes to farm fresh eggs Some people prefer them washed; others (like me) prefer their eggs untouched I’m often asked how I clean my freshly harvested eggs, but truth is, I don’t They go straight from the hens hiney, to the nesting box, then to the egg cartons No cleaning in between When you have a flock of 50 hens (and counting, yikes),
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Your chicks have arrived, your coop is built, and now you want to give your flock the best possible life The trouble is, walk into any farm store or scroll through a poultry catalog, and you will see shelves of gear that all look essential So, what do you need in a chicken coop, and what is simply a nice-to-have that can wait? The good news is that the real list of must-have coop equipment is short, affordable, and easy to get right the first time Let’s walk through exactly what your chickens need to stay Your chickens may be pretty and clean themselves, but without your help, they probably won’t keep their coop clean Cleaning the coop doesn’t have to be a major ordeal though There are a few things that you can consider when designing your coop that will help to keep it clean There are also some things that you can quickly do each day that will take less than five minutes Coop Design Are you thinking about building a coop from scratch or modifying the one that you have to make it better? There are a few things that you can do inside That moment when your spring pullets start laying their first eggs is one of the best parts of keeping chickens After months of feeding, watering, and watching them grow, finding those first little eggs feels like a real reward What is not so rewarding is the daily Easter egg hunt that happens when your hens decide a hidden corner of the yard is better than the cozy boxes you built for them If you want to encourage chickens to lay in nesting boxes instead of scattering eggs everywhere, you are in good company, because nearly every flock owner runsWhat Do You Need in a Chicken Coop? Your Essential Equipment Checklist
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