Category: Eggs

Backyard Chickens: More Than Just Cheap Eggs

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With the recent news about egg prices skyrocketing, you may have considered bringing home backyard chickens just for the consistent, fresh eggs they lay. If you’ve been seriously weighing that option, you should know these birds offer so much more than a steady supply of eggs. Backyard chickens can enrich your life and your garden… Read more »

Why Egg Prices are Set to Stay High in 2025

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If you’re like most people, you’ve likely noticed that the cost of eggs remains unusually high. Several factors have contributed to this sustained increase in prices, which has affected everyone from casual shoppers to professional bakers. Understanding these factors can help you navigate the situation. Here’s what you should know: Supply Chain Disruptions The egg… Read more »

Why Egg Yolks Can Be Different Colors and What It Means

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Have you ever cracked open an egg while getting ready to make breakfast and been surprised by the color of the yolk? If you keep backyard chickens, this has likely happened to you at some point. By now, you’ve realized that the yolks can vary significantly in color. This variation is not just a curiosity… Read more »

What to Do with Leftover Chicken Eggs

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One of the best reasons to keep backyard chickens is the plentiful supply of fresh eggs they’ll provide you with. Sometimes, however, you might get more than you bargained for and end up with more eggs than you know what to do with. Instead of wasting these delicious eggs, here are some creative and practical… Read more »

How to Incorporate Your Backyard Chicken Eggs into Your Easter Celebration

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Easter marks a season of joy, renewal, and for those of us who keep backyard chickens, an opportunity to showcase the bountiful produce our hens gift us. Beyond just collecting these eggs, Easter gives us a chance to creatively use them in various aspects of our celebration, from cooking to crafting. Here are some inspiring… Read more »

Exciting New Egg Dishes for Backyard Chicken Owners to Try

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One of the biggest perks of being a backyard chicken owner is collecting fresh, delicious eggs. But if you only ever scramble them or make omelets, you’re probably going to get bored after a while. The good news is there’s a whole world of exciting egg dishes out there waiting to be explored. Let’s crack… Read more »

How to Support Egg-Laying in Backyard Chickens

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Gathering fresh eggs from your backyard chickens is one of the simple pleasures of raising your own poultry. In fact, it may even be the primary reason you brought chickens to your home in the first place. So, of course you’re going to want to everything you can to support the animals and ensure they’re… Read more »

Why Backyard Chicken Eggs are Better Than Store Bought Commercial Eggs

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Deciding to invest in backyard chickens is a fantastic idea for a variety of reasons. One of the biggest payoffs is the consistent availability of freshly laid eggs. They represent a significant improvement over commercial, store-bought eggs and not just because you don’t have to leave your property to get them. If you’ve been contemplating… Read more »

What Does It Mean to Be USDA Certified Organic?

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When you’re in the grocery store, you may notice that some foods are labeled with the USDA Certified Organic seal. In fact, if you’re a farmer or backyard chicken owner, you may be trying to get that USDA Certified Organic seal for yourself. But what makes this seal so special? Why does it make certain… Read more »

How to Plan an Easter Egg Hunt (With Real Eggs!)

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Easter is almost here, and you know what that means—an Easter Egg Hunt! Whether you’re hosting one for your family or for your community, an Easter Egg Hunt is always a great time. However, it can be difficult to plan one, especially if this is your first Easter Egg Hunt. To help, we’ve created this… Read more »