And when they're broody, you won't have any fresh eggs for breakfast! Leaving eggs in the nesting box can trigger the hen to become broody – meaning she'll sit on the eggs and try to hatch them. Even if they aren't fertile! When a hen becomes broody, she is unable to lay eggs – so collect them everyday, on the dot. read more
Shorter days, molting, age and stress can all put a stop to egg production. read more
The most common reason people give for becoming backyard chicken farmers is the eggs. With growing concern of what goes into our food supply and some of the abhorrent conditions on factory farms, people are taking back control of their food production. read more