Eggs
Practical, sourced guides on Eggs for backyard keepers of every level.
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Every guide is sourced from university extensions, USDA guidance and real backyard experience.
Why your hens quit laying in winter and what actually brings them back
Short days trigger the laying drop, not cold. Learn the biology, supplemental light debate, nutrition fixes, and which…
9 min read
How to stop hens from eating their eggs: causes, fixes, and when to cut your losses
Find out why hens start eating their eggs and how to stop it fast - calcium gaps, broken…
10 min read
Double yolk eggs: why they happen, how common they are, and whether they can hatch
Find out what causes double yolk eggs, how often hens lay them, whether they're safe to eat, and…
8 min read
Do hens need a rooster to lay eggs? Here is what is actually happening
No, hens lay eggs without a rooster - but only a rooster makes those eggs fertile. Learn the…
6 min read
Do chickens lay eggs in winter, and what can you realistically expect?
Most hens slow down or stop laying as daylight drops below 12 hours. Learn why it happens, which…
8 min read
Collecting, washing, and storing eggs: a practical guide for backyard flock owners
How to store fresh eggs from your backyard flock - bloom explained, wash-or-not debate, counter vs fridge shelf…
10 min read
Chicken eggs: everything backyard keepers need to know about laying, collecting, and storing
Learn how hens lay eggs (no rooster needed), which breeds produce the most, how to collect and store…
11 min read
Blood spots in eggs: what they are, whether they're safe, and how to see fewer of them
Blood spots in eggs are safe to eat - find out what causes them, why backyard eggs show…
7 min readNot sure how big to build?
Slide to your flock size and get the coop, run, roost and nest-box numbers in seconds, sized to university-extension standards.