Girls Are Really Putting Out!!

[Rafter H BBQ]

As some know, our last batch of chickens that were laying were stolen or taken somehow. Now have cameras up so won’t happen again.

So! This is just from the last few days, and have 3 dozen count cartons full too!

I will say, we at one time had to buy store bought eggs… never again if we can help it. Once you eat a fresh egg… you’re hooked! At least I am.

Thanks for looking and put up with my rambling!

 

[pc farmer]

Love home grown eggs. We are getting more in the spring
We are on store bought eggs for now

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Love home grown eggs. We are getting more in the spring
We are on store bought eggs for now

Man bud, if we were closer I’d say come get a few dozen.

Are your hens not laying?

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

Stolen? I hope you are able to get that part sorted out!

 

[pc farmer]

Man bud, if we were closer I’d say come get a few dozen.

Are your hens not laying?

Something got them

 

[JIMSMOKES]

Guy I was getting eggs from had a coon take out 14 of his hens.

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Stolen? I hope you are able to get that part sorted out!

No way to find out, had no cameras and live in the country. We sleep with white noise or King Of The Hill on. So didn’t hear anything… and no cams at the time.

 

[JLinza]

Awesome Justin, we love our fresh eggs too. Definitely a difference.

 

[Fueling Around]

Absolutely love fresh cackle berries. No comparison with most store bought.

My former kids (no relation) across the street moved to a country place.
They have a constant fight to "keep the fox of the hen house".
Coon, Fox, Skunks, Wolves, Coyotes, and Mink all notorious chicken thieves. Don't overlook Fido at home.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

I am jealous!

 

[Steve H]

Mmm.Pickled egg time!!

 

[912smoker]

Had me hooked with the clickbait Justin . Sounds like you're prepared for for the next heist and enjoying those loose girls.
Any plans to sell some?

Keith

 

[yankee2bbq]

YEAP! Click-bait. Got me.

Anyways, nice eggs.

 

[texomakid]

That's awesome! We've got an egg pusher. Been getting fresh eggs from them for over 2 years. Nothing better than fresh eggs.

 

[mneeley490]

Dang Chicken Hawk strikes again!

 

[sandyut]

Great looking eggs! Sometimes I get some from my neighbor (purchased). Fresh eggs are so good

 

[SmokinEdge]

Nice eggs. I like the amber yoke eggs. They need meal worms to get there but by far my favorite egg. Those pale yokes don’t compare in flavor.

 

[DougE]

My girls are slowing down as the days get shorter. Yeah, I know you can put a light in the coop to fool them, but in reality, all that accomplishes is burning them out faster.

Each hen is born (hatched) with as many undeveloped eggs in her ovaries as she will lay over her lifetime.

 

[cptnding]

Each hen is born (hatched) with as many undeveloped eggs in her ovaries as she will lay over her lifetime.

Interesting. I've been around chickens all of my life and didn't know that. Never raised them personally but lots of family and friends do.
How long does the average hen lay until they run out?

 

[DougE]

Interesting. I've been around chickens all of my life and didn't know that. Never raised them personally but lots of family and friends do.
How long does the average hen lay until they run out?

Slow when they first get to laying age, solid layers for maybe 2 or 3 years, then they start to decline.

I never have had one live long enough to run out, but I usually cull the older ones when they stop being overly productive, unless they die first.