Backyard Chickens 101
It was an exciting day in our house when we discovered the first egg!
We kept it until we had enough eggs for everyone.It was delicious!
It is like an Easter egg hunt!
When do Chickens Start Laying Eggs?
Most chickens start laying at 20 weeks.
The eggs may be smaller and less frequent at the beginning.
After all the chickens are just learning how to lay eggs themselves.
But little by little you will see an increase in size and frequency.
Some can continue laying averagely, other stop completely.
How should I keep fresh eggs?
Fresh eggs have a coating on them that helps protect the porous shell from letting in any bacteria.
Fight the urge to scrub them and theyll last longer.
Eggs should be stored pointy side down.
Fresh eggs will keep in the refrigerator for at least 3 months.
Fresh eggs will keep several days outside with out spoiling!
But let me tell you they are way better!
We buy our eggs from a local farm that delivers so I didnt really expect much different.
Boy was I wrong!
The white middle egg is from a run-of-the-mill commercial chicken.
