chicken eggs
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And we have eggs
Cluck-tastic news, everyone! Our feathered friends, Zoëy and Ei, have officially joined the egg-laying club! 🥚 These lovely ladies strutted into our lives just last month, and at 14 weeks old, they’re already braving the chilly winter to deliver some egg-citing surprises. Who knew winter could be so delightful? Join us in celebrating this egg-squisite milestone—because nothing beats fresh eggs from your very own backyard pals! Let the egg hunt begin! 🐔💖
Personal best from my girls
Cluck-tastic news from my backyard barnyard! 🐔 Today, my fabulous flock of 13 hens laid a whopping 11 eggs! Can you believe it? As a first-time chicken parent, it’s been a wild ride since they were just little fluffballs last spring. Watching them grow and now produce these egg-citing treasures has been a journey filled with laughter, a few ruffled feathers, and lots of love. Join me in celebrating this egg-ceptional milestone! 🥚✨ [link] [comments]
What in the world is wrong with this egg?
What in the world is wrong with this egg? 🥚 After five cluck-tastic years of chicken care, you’d think I’ve seen it all—until this fowl surprise popped up! 🤔 Whether it’s a case of egg-citing weirdness or a little fowl play going on, let’s dive into this egg’s peculiar looks and see if we can crack the mystery together. Join me on this whimsical journey of chicken quirks and share your thoughts! 🐔✨ [link] [comments]
Could these eggs actually be from this hen?
Could these eggs actually be from this hen? Meet Pixie, my adorable bantam hen, who’s been a bit of a mystery lately! I’ve stumbled upon some small eggs in the coop, but they seem a tad too large for her petite frame. Is she pulling a fast one on me? Join me as we unravel this cluck-tastic conundrum! Plus, I’ve got a flock of feathered friends including Brahma, Barred Rock, New Hampshire x2, and an Easter Egger pullet. Let’s figure this out together!
First Egg of the Season
Cluck-tastic news from the coop! My fabulous flock of Americanas, usually on a laying hiatus from March to September, has surprised me with an early start to egg-laying this year! I initially thought the first egg was just a fluke, but here we are—a week later, and the girls are still at it! And if you’re wondering about that green tint in the photo, blame it on the charming green roof of their coop. Who knew our feathered friends could be so egg-citing? 🥚💚
Chickens aren't laying
Uh-oh! It sounds like your feathered friends are going through a bit of a cluck-tastrophe! Molting can really put a damper on egg production, but if your chickens have been on strike since November, it might be time to investigate further. Let’s put our heads together and explore some egg-citing tips to coax those hens back into the laying game. After all, we can't let them chickening out on us for too long! 🐔✨
My chickens are still moulting since November!!
Hey chicken enthusiasts! 🐔 So, my feathered friends have been in a serious feather-free fashion since November! Despite my best efforts—extra protein, fresh water, and a comfy coop—they’re still looking a bit like plucked turkeys. I’ve checked for pesky mites and lice, but no luck there! If anyone has cluck-tastic tips for speeding up this molting madness, I’m all ears (and maybe a few squashed eggs)! Let’s crack this mystery together! 🥚✨
So this happened.
So this happened! 🐔🥚 My feathered friends have taken their egg-laying game to a whole new level—literally! We’ve got two very different ends of the egg size spectrum happening in my coop, and I just had to share this cluck-tastic moment with you all. Whether you’re a seasoned chicken wrangler or just here for the laughs, you won’t want to miss this egg-citing development! Buckle up for some fowl play and join the fun! Enjoy!
I think we pulled out the soft egg?
Oh, cluck-tastic! It sounds like quite the feathered adventure with your soft egg situation! After a warm bath, a side of scrambled eggs, a sprinkle of electrolytes, some soothing piano music, and a drizzle of olive oil, we’re all hoping for a happy ending. Let’s cross our fingers (and maybe our wings) that it’s just a temporary hiccup and not an internal issue. Join the conversation and share your thoughts—because when it comes to our feathered friends, we’re all in this together! 🐔✨
I was gifted an incubator and eggs from my uncle who just started his own farm, all I was told was the rooster was and Easter Egger. So would these just be Easter Egger mixes? Nothing online is helpful 😅
Cluck-tastic news! It sounds like you’ve been gifted a delightful little adventure in egg-sperimentation! With an incubator and a mystery mix of eggs from your uncle’s farm, you’re in for an egg-citing journey. If the rooster is indeed an Easter Egger, there’s a good chance your hatchlings will carry on that quirky, colorful gene—making them a delightful surprise! Let’s crack open the details and see what feathered friends you might end up with! 🐣✨
Roxy sitting on eggs, i dont think she will stay there for long, she always gives up after a few hours
Roxy is at it again—sitting on her eggs like a pro for a few hours, then off she goes to chase after something more egg-citing! It’s like she thinks she’s auditioning for a role in "The Great Egg-sit!" Who can blame her, though? With her quirky personality, you never know what might distract her from her feathered duties. Will she stick around this time or chicken out? Join the conversation and share your thoughts on Roxy's latest cluck-tastic adventure! 🐔✨
My first hatchlings from my first batch of chickens
Hatching my first batch of chickens has been an egg-citing adventure—just look at these cluck-tastic little fluffballs! 😌 Every batch is a delightful surprise, each chick with its own quirky personality that keeps me happily distracted. It’s a wild ride watching them grow, and honestly, I never thought I’d love chickens this much (considering I’m not even a bird person!). After some heartbreak with neighbor dogs, I’ve turned those challenges into a feathered triumph. Welcome to my whimsical world of chicken shenanigans! 🐥✨
Cornish cross!
Cluck-tastic news! You’ve welcomed some Cornish Cross chickens into your flock—how egg-citing! Now, you might be wondering how these hefty birds will mix with your egg-laying hens. Spoiler alert: they don’t roost like the rest of the crew! But fear not, feathered friend! Let’s dive into the quirks of Cornish Cross and how to keep your coop harmonious and happy, even if it feels a bit fowl at times. 🐔❤️
Cornish cress
Cluck-tastic news, fellow chicken lovers! So, you’ve welcomed Cornish cress hens into your flock—egg-citing times ahead! But now you’re probably wondering if these plump little beauties can mingle with your other egg-laying hens. Fear not! Let’s dive into the whimsical world of chicken companionship and figure out how to keep the peace among your feathered friends. Get ready for some fowl play as we explore the ins and outs of integrating your new arrivals! 🐔✨
Potential signs of broodiness?
Oh, the cluck-tastic journey of hatching your roo's genes! It sounds like you've got a charming gentleman on your hands, and while it’s tough to say goodbye, you’re on a mission to keep his legacy alive. As for your lovely lady, her behavior is egg-citing! Jumping into the nesting box and hanging out could be a sign of broodiness, or she might just be laying her fabulous eggs. With 4 eggs in the nest, she could be gearing up for a cozy collection!
Found an egg in the snow
Guess what, clucksters? One of our younger girls just laid her very first egg—right in the snow! 🥚❄️ I found it nestled in a chilly patch, and I can’t help but wonder if she was feeling a bit adventurous today with the sun shining and temps in the high 20s. It looked like it might’ve melted into the snowy landscape rather than being buried deep, but either way—what an egg-citing surprise!
Eggs from the same chicken laid a week apart. The color has darkened after adding treats high in carotenoids to their diet.
Did you know that the color of your chicken's eggs can change with their diet? It’s true! After treating my feathered friends to some cluck-tastic goodies like carrots, corn, marigold flowers, spinach, and red peppers—foods high in carotenoids—the eggs they laid a week apart went from pale to egg-citingly vibrant! Talk about a yolk that makes you say, “Wow!” Not only do they love their treats, but my breakfast is looking extra sunny, too! 🐔🥚✨
How many times a day do you check for eggs?
Hey there, fellow chicken lovers! 🐔 Ever wonder how often you should be checking for eggs? I recently had a chat with a coworker who thought it was odd that my feathered friends don’t lay all their eggs in the morning like hers do. I mean, it’s not like you can train chickens to stick to a schedule! With winter nipping at our heels, I’m out there 2-3 times a day to make sure those precious eggs don’t freeze overnight.
Need an ID
Cluck-tastic! If you’ve got a giant feathered friend who’s not laying eggs and still sporting those fabulous feathers, you’re in the right place! Let’s dive into the delightful world of chicken breeds and uncover what makes your hefty hen so unique. Whether she’s a gentle giant or just a little quirky, we’ll figure it out together—because every chicken deserves a moment in the spotlight! So, what do you say? Let’s get to the bottom of this poultry puzzle! 🐔✨
Advice on sour crop
Oh no, the saga of sour crop strikes again! 🐔💔 But fear not—there’s a glimmer of hope! Your feathered friend is nibbling a bit, which is a sign that her spirit is still clucking along! With that chicken bra working its magic, we’re all rooting for her recovery. Remember, she’s not alone in this—our chicken-loving community is here to lend a wing! So, let’s brainstorm some egg-citing ideas to help her empty that crop and get back to her feathery fun!
Hey, I have a hen I bought. She was an Easter egger, and I bought her when she was 4 months old. The guy told me she'd lay eggs right away, but it turns out I've had her for over 2 months, almost 3, and she still hasn't laid any eggs. Is that normal? She eats good feed.
Hey there, chicken enthusiast! 🌟 So you’ve got an Easter Egger who’s been more of a “lay-zard” than a layer, huh? Don't worry, you’re not alone in the clucky conundrum! It's not unusual for hens to take their sweet time settling in before they start laying those egg-citing treasures. Let’s dive into the waddle of it all and see what could be causing your feathered friend to keep her eggs under wraps! 🐔💚
Does anyone have a better solution for lines on eggs from rollaway boxes?
Hey there, chicken aficionados! 🐔 Got a cluck-tastic dilemma for you: those pesky lines on eggs from rollaway boxes! I’ve been hosing them down all summer, but now that’s off the table—just like my chickens when they see a hawk! It’s only happening in one coop, too. I’m considering adding a bucket and scrub brush to my chore list, but I’d love to hear your egg-citing solutions! Drop your thoughts below; let’s tackle this fowl play together! 🥚✨
My chicken got to hatch 2 chicks out of 10 eggs ..
Oh, cluck! It sounds like your feathered friend had a bit of a rough patch with her hatchlings—only two out of ten? That’s a tough break! There could be a flock of reasons behind the low hatch rate, from egg fertility to temperature hiccups in the incubator. Let’s dive into this egg-citing mystery together and uncover what might have gone wrong. After all, every chicken whisperer has faced a little fowl play in their journey! 🐣✨
Easter Eggers
Oh, the trials and tribulations of chicken ownership! It seems like my journey with Easter Eggers is more of a rollercoaster than a cluck-tastic adventure. Just this morning, I found my longest-living girl—still warm, but sadly lacking her usual spark. With a brutal cold snap behind us, I can’t help but wonder if these feathered friends are as hardy as I hoped. Meanwhile, my four Buffs are thriving. Is it just me, or do Easter Eggers have a flair for the dramatic?