How The Winter Solstice Affects Egg Laying

How The Winter Solstice Affects Egg Laying

How The Winter Solstice Affects Egg Laying We’ve made it! It’s December 21, the winter solstice. Although I am not a big fan of the shorter day length and winter in general, the dynamics of how our big Earth is put together never ceases to amaze me. Our days will be...
How A Hen’s Diet Affects Her Eggs

How A Hen’s Diet Affects Her Eggs

How A Hen’s Diet Affects Her Eggs After carefully raising your layer chicks from arrival at your post office until they are fully feathered and moved outside into their “big girl” coop, the long wait begins until you get that first egg. Many of us put a lot of thought...
How Long Does It Take A Hen To Lay An Egg?

How Long Does It Take A Hen To Lay An Egg?

How Long Does It Take A Hen To Lay An Egg?   How Long From Chick to First Egg? You know the saying, “Good things come to those who wait”. When starting with day old chicks one must have a bit of patience as it will be a while before you collect that first farm...