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When Hens Stop Laying

March 7, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

Summer is warm, the days are long, and you get used to having lots of eggs. Then your hens stop laying. Michele Cook looks at the many different reasons your hens may (temporarily) have stopped laying eggs.

Designer Eggs: Not a Couture Egg Suit

February 21, 2023 · Carla Tilghman · Eggs & Meat

When I hear “designer eggs,” I picture runway models rolling around in couture egg suits. But that’s not quite what designer eggs are.

Getting the Most from Quail Eggs

February 21, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Poultry 101, Quail

Quail eggs are delightfully versatile in cooking and baking, and a charming addition to any meal.

Unexpected Eggshell Color Variance

January 26, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

What causes odd eggshell color? Discover how eggs are formed inside the hen to shed light on why we get unexpected eggshell colors.

Abnormal Chicken Eggs

January 26, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat

Ever wonder why eggshells have odd bumps or discolorations? Learn how eggs develop and troubleshoot abnormal eggs with chicken owner and writer Elizabeth Diane Mack.

Do Different Chicken Egg Colors Taste Different? – Chickens in a Minute Video

September 5, 2022 · Pam Freeman · Eggs & Meat

Join Chickens in a Minute as we explore do different chicken egg colors taste different?

Water Glassing Eggs for Long-Term Storage

June 8, 2022 · Ann Accetta-Scott · Eggs & Meat

Are you looking for a method for preserving eggs in their whole raw form? If so, water glassing eggs is the most efficient long-term method available.

16 Fascinating Egg Facts

May 11, 2022 · Mary Christiansen · Eggs & Meat

Add to Favorites No matter how you cook them — scrambled, poached, fried or baked — eggs are chock full of healthy nutrients. Even if you eat eggs all the …

How Old Do Chickens Need to Be to Lay Eggs? — Chickens in a Minute Video

May 2, 2022 · Pam Freeman · Eggs & Meat

Add to Favorites At Backyard Poultry, we love to tackle common reader questions, such as why have my chickens stopped laying? and why are my chickens laying soft eggs? With our popular Chickens …

Buying a Carton of Eggs? Get the Labeling Facts First

March 31, 2022 · Pam Freeman · Eggs & Meat

As backyard chicken keepers, we normally don’t have to worry about buying a carton of eggs from the store. We have the luxury of walking out to the coop and grabbing fresh eggs to use in our kitchen.