When Will My Chickens Start Laying Eggs? Signs to Watch For and How to Prepare chickens eggs Jul 01, 2025

If you got chicks this spring, your first egg might be just around the corner.


But when exactly should you expect it—and how do you keep it from ending up under a bush or buried in the run?

 

Let’s break down what to watch for and how to help your young hens settle into good laying habits right ...

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How to Feed Chickens in Summer: What to Avoid, What to Give, and How to Support Egg Production heat summer Jun 24, 2025

When summer hits, most chicken keepers focus on shade and water. But what your flock eats during hot weather can make a big difference too—especially when it comes to egg production.

 

If your hens have started laying less, or seem more sluggish than usual, they may be showing early signs of heat ...

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Confused in the Feed Aisle? This Free Guide Will Help chickens feed Jun 16, 2025

Choosing the Right Chicken Feed Just Got Easier

 

Walking into the feed store shouldn’t feel like taking a pop quiz—but for many chicken keepers, it does. Starter feed, grower feed, layer feed, medicated vs. non-medicated, soy-free, crumbles, whole grain…

 

We’ve been there. And we’re making it ...

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How to Use Garden Herbs to Keep Your Chickens Healthy (Naturally) chickens garden Jun 09, 2025

Growing herbs isn’t just for flavor—it’s for flock health, too.

 

If you’re planting basil and parsley for the kitchen this season, don’t forget your coop. Herbs aren’t just tasty—they’re powerful tools for pest control, respiratory health, immune support, and even laying performance in both chick...

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Why We Chose Quail Again (And Why They Might Be Perfect for You Too) incubate quail Jun 02, 2025

Last week, the kids and I placed another round of Coturnix quail eggs into the incubator—this time, feather-sexable and Celadon varieties. It’s not our first go-around with quail, but every batch teaches us something new.

 

So why quail again?

 

Let’s just say… we’re hooked.

 

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How To Safely Introduce New Chicks to an Existing Flock baby chickens chick May 19, 2025

So, You’ve Raised Your Spring Chicks — Now What?

 

You raised the fluff balls, you cleaned the brooder, and now… you’ve got a flock of beautiful pullets and cockerels ready for the next step.

But how do you actually introduce them to the rest of your flock — without chaos?

Whether you’ve done th...

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