Chicken

Switch to a complete chicken layer feed. The most important change to make when chickens lay their first egg is chicken feed. From day 1… Read More »What Do You Do When A Chicken Lays Its First Egg?

Tiny eggs are perfectly safe to eat. They are just smaller than normal eggs. Because they don’t have any yolk and are so small, tiny… Read More »Are Small Chicken Eggs Safe To Eat?

Don’t worry, a fertilized egg will NOT continue developing on your countertop and can be treated just like other eggs. When eggs are washed the… Read More »Can You Leave Fertilized Chicken Eggs On The Counter?

Most chickens lay 5-6 eggs in a week. However this number can vary based upon breed, age, and seasonal changes. How many eggs will 10… Read More »How Many Eggs Can A Chicken Lay In A Week?

By day 19 the process of the embryo absorbing the yolk is speeding up. The chick now fills most of the egg and is ready… Read More »Can A Chicken Egg Hatch On Day 19?

Touching an egg makes no difference whether it will hatch or not. We take them from the nest boxes, bring them into the house, store… Read More »Can I Touch My Chickens Egg?

Poor results in hatching are commonly caused by the improper control of temperature or humidity. When the temperature or humidity is too high or too… Read More »What Causes Chicken Eggs Not To Hatch?

Do hens lay eggs in the winter? The hen’s ovulation is stimulated by the length of the day. Maximum egg production is reached during summer… Read More »Do Chickens Lay Fertile Eggs In Winter?

Chickens certainly do eat wasps along with any number of other bugs if they can get them. And, it’s totally fine for them to do… Read More »Do Chickens Eat Wasps?

Why it’s good for chickens: Peppermint oil helps to repel flies. We add it to our homemade bug spray for humans, too! How to use… Read More »Is Peppermint Spray Safe For Chickens?