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8 Benefits of Diatomaceous Earth Every Chicken Keeper Should …

WEBDiatomaceous earth (DE) has gained popularity among chicken keepers as a natural and effective tool for maintaining the health and well-being of their feathered friends. Derived from the fossilized remains of diatoms, tiny aquatic organisms, DE is a versatile substance with a multitude of applications.

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Keys to Raising Healthy Chickens

WEBThis is a guest post by the Farmbrite.com team. To submit your own guest post, please contact [email protected]. We all want healthy happy chickens on our farms. We've found that monitoring your flock is key to their health. When you see a problem, you can correct it before it negatively affects your flock and their

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Preparing for Spring: A Guide for Chicken Keepers

WEBAs Winter comes to an end and the days grow longer, chicken keepers eagerly anticipate the arrival of Spring. With the change in seasons comes a host of tasks and opportunities to ensure the health and happiness of your feathered friends – and likely an uptick in egg production!

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Unlocking the Secrets of Trap Nest Fronts: A Guide to Their Use

WEBIn the world of poultry farming, trap nest fronts are valuable tools that play a crucial role in gathering important data about laying hens. These specialized devices are designed to help collect eggs in an organized and efficient manner while providing insights into the laying patterns of individual hens. In this blog, we'll explore the

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How to Keep Clean and Hygienic Nesting Boxes for Chickens

WEBIn this blog post, we’ll explore valuable tips and advice on how to keep your chicken nesting boxes clean and hygienic. 1. Regular Inspection and Cleaning: Start with a simple routine of daily or weekly inspections. Remove any soiled bedding or droppings promptly to prevent the accumulation of mess. 2. Use Suitable Bedding Material:

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Foods Your Chickens CAN’T Eat: the Complete Guide

WEBFor one, too much onion in a chicken’s diet could result in your eggs having an unpleasant flavor. Additionally, onions contain organosulfoxides that can cause toxicosis in many animal species. Signs of onion toxicity in bird s include diarrhea, loss of appetite, listlessness, paleness, difficulty breathing, and red-tinged urates.

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Boredom Buster Ideas for Backyard Chickens: The Complete Guide

WEB2. Trick Training. Just like dogs, chickens can be trained to perform certain tasks. Not only is it fun to show off to friends, but trick training is good for your flocks’ mental enrichment, too! Trick ideas to teach your chickens: Jump for a treat. Come when called. Give hugs. Colors + Shapes.

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How to Wash Eggs Part I: The Hen Comes First

WEBFertile eggs may start to develop embryos quite quickly if the temperature is higher than 85° F. Keep your eggs in a cool, dry environment. While you are waiting to wash and pack them, hold your eggs at about 60° F and 70% humidity, preferably in a container that allows air circulation.

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5 Tips to Help Prepare Your Backyard Chickens for Springtime

WEB5. Prepare for More Eggs. Your girls should start producing more eggs as the days get longer and warmer. Make sure you’re being egg-stra vigilant about collecting eggs to avoid your chickens munching on their own eggs, or food waste.

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Everything You Need to Get Your Egg Business Certified to Sell

WEBContact your local health department or agriculture department to inquire about the necessary permits and certifications for egg sales. This may include: Farm Registration: Register your farm as a food-producing establishment. Egg Handler’s License: In some areas, you may need a specific license to handle and sell eggs.

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Cracking the Future: Emerging Trends in the Egg Industry for 2024

WEBTrend: Organic eggs have been on the rise for several years, and this trend is expected to continue into 2024. Consumers are becoming more health-conscious and concerned about their food quality & how it is produced. They are willing to pay a higher price for eggs produced without the use of synthetic pesticides, antibiotics, and …

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How to Convince a Client Your Eggs are Superior in 30 Seconds

WEBby Guest Blogger Bethany Johnson Almost everyone has noticed the upward trend in the local food movement. Farm fresh is the new black, so to speak, and eggs are arguably the hottest item. There are many reasons people start buying eggs from local hens. Foodies know they taste better. Health nuts know about their superior

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The 5 Best Duck Breeds for Laying Lots of Eggs

WEBIn this article, we’ll explore the top 5 duck breeds known for their remarkable egg-laying abilities. 1. Khaki Campbell. The Khaki Campbell duck is arguably the most famous egg-laying duck breed. Originating in England, these ducks are renowned for their exceptional egg production. Khaki Campbells are known to lay up to 300 eggs per year

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8 Unexpected Customers of Farm-Fresh Eggs

WEBUrban Foodies: City dwellers are increasingly seeking out farm-fresh eggs. The events of 2020 brought the local food movement to the masses. The trend toward organic and locally-sourced foods has home cooks in the city flocking to farmers’ markets and local farms to savor the rich flavors and vibrant yolks of eggs laid by local hens.

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The Complete List of US Poultry Associations by State

WEBConnecticut Poultry Association. The CPA is the voice of the Connecticut poultry industry. Delaware, Eastern Maryland & Virginia – Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc. Mission Statement: To be the Delmarva chicken industry’s voice as the premier membership association focusing on advocacy, education and member relations.

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5 Unexpected Places to Sell Your Chicken Eggs

WEBThe bakery will be able to include locally sourced products as part of their value proposition, and you’ll be selling a LOT more eggs – a win win! Plus, you may get some of their customers coming to you to purchase eggs if the bakery promotes where they are purchasing their ingredients from. Selling at higher volumes will require additional

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Backyard Chicken Egg Selling Laws By State

WEBAlthough some backyard chicken egg selling laws do vary based on location, these are essential pieces of information that every chicken farmer needs to include. Whether you have 1 bird or 500, everyone will need to label their eggs with: Contact Information (Seller Name, Phone Number, & Address) “Sell By” Dates – 30 Days After Laid.

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5 Unique Ideas to Market Your Egg Business in 2024

WEB1. Do a product demo. We both know how and why your farm fresh eggs are better than store bought – but your customers might not! One of the most important things you can do to get your point across quickly is to show rather than tell.Most cheap store-bought eggs have a weak yellow yolk and cloudy whites, while most farm fresh eggs …

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