Egg Laying - A Year With Chickens
Today we’re taking a look at laying eggs, as part of our A Year With Chickens Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering what to expect when raising a chicken in that particular month. For the month of August, we're taking a look at how to prepare for when your flock begins laying eggs. We’ll discuss everything from how to tell your chicken is going to begin laying, to how to collect, clean, and store eggs. After making it through the brooding phase and coop integration, it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for. Are you egg-cited?
In this episode you'll:
- Hear How To Tell If Your Hen Is Going To Begin Laying
- Get Tips For Collection, Cleaning and Storing Eggs
- Learn The Symptoms of Egg Binding + How-To Treat
Important Links:
- Poultry Pick Of The Week: Easter Eggers
- Signs Your Hen Will Begin Laying Soon - Blog Post
- What Are Pullet Eggs - Blog Post
- Cleaning & Storing Eggs - Blog Post
- Egg Production Tracker
Also don't forget to join our exclusive Facebook Group "Inside The Coop" and submit your Poultry Pride Story, here!
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