The long-time debate, “which came first, the chicken or the egg?” will outlive all of us. However, there is one question that many chicken enthusiasts ask that we can answer: how many eggs does a chicken lay a day? Chickens typically lay eggs daily or near daily. However, the exact number of eggs a chicken […]
Terra Sellers has always enjoyed raising chickens. She grew up with chickens. And two years ago, purchased a “few” pet chickens for her then 2-year-old son Brennex to enjoy. However, as the time has passed, the number of pets has increased to a small hobby farm and an opportunity to teach Brennex about the responsibilities […]
Baby chicks are cute, but as they grow into hens the real fun begins – they start laying eggs! It’s rewarding to go out to the coop a few times each day to find the latest egg in a nesting box just waiting for you. Fresh-laid eggs are a great nutritional source and taste delicious. […]
If you’ve heard it said, “fresh is best,” this is true for many things, including the nutritional value and taste of a fresh-raised egg. Yes, eggs offer great nutritional benefits and are one of the few foods that can actually be classified as a “superfood.” Eggs are a great source of protein while providing essential nutrients like vitamin […]