From the monthly archives:
“After collecting eggs, how long will they last?” ~ Mark Beard
Hi Mark thanks for the question.
Forgive me if you know this already but let’s start with the basics; as the last step before being laid, the egg is coated with a protective membrane called the “bloom”.”
The bloom seals the pores and slows down the evaporation [...]
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“I have 3 layers which my husband and I enjoy tremendously. The one question is how to keep them from wasting so much feed. They throw it out of the feeder, which is hanging on the side of their pen. Otherwise they are doing wonderful and love being out.” ~ Sue Cripe
Sue thanks for the [...]
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“My husband had a large flock (about 100 chickens) when he was a kid. Because of this he thinks chickens are, in his words, “gross, smelly and dirty”. I really think 3 or 4 would benefit our suburban homestead any suggestions?” ~ Kristin Palazzoli
Kristin, I’m sorry that you and your husband don’t agree on this [...]
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“Is it more economical to raise chickens and eat their eggs than to purchase them at the market?” ~ Mira Vosberg
Mira, I’m glad you wrote but I’m not sure you’ll like my answer.
If you have to feed your flock only on commercial feed, you may find that it costs more to keep your chickens than [...]
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“My son is a 17 year old boy who loves animals. As his father I would like to support him. He wants to start his egg laying business in our back yard. We have no clue where to start. I would like to do this professionally. Will you help us please?” ~ Ferrel Paulse
Ferrel, I [...]
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“Do you have any tips for helping the family dog with learning to leave the chickens alone? He’s a lab and has never been around chickens. We plan to get chicks in the spring and expose him to them right away with CLOSE supervision at all times. Thank You.” ~ Cathy Walsh
Cathy, I’m so glad [...]
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