Eggs & Laying
8 guides
Keeping Hens Laying Through Winter
Learn why egg production drops in winter and how supplemental light, good feed, and a dry coop can help your hens keep laying through the cold months.
July 3, 2026
When Do Chickens Start Laying Eggs?
Most pullets lay their first egg between 18 and 24 weeks old. Learn what affects timing, signs a hen is close to laying, and how to support her first eggs.
July 3, 2026
Do You Need a Rooster for Hens to Lay Eggs?
No, hens lay eggs without a rooster. Learn the difference between fertile and infertile eggs, when a rooster actually matters, and what affects egg production.
June 28, 2026
How Long Do Chickens Lay Eggs? The Productive Years
A practical look at chicken laying lifespan, how egg production changes by age, and what to expect from your flock as hens get older.
June 24, 2026
Soft-Shelled and Weird Eggs: Causes and Fixes
Find out why your hens lay soft shell eggs, thin eggshells, or no shell eggs at all, and what practical steps you can take to fix the problem.
June 21, 2026
How to Collect and Store Fresh Eggs Safely
Learn how to store fresh eggs from backyard hens correctly — when to wash, how long they last, and the best storage spots for safety and flavor.
June 16, 2026
Why Did My Chickens Stop Laying Eggs?
Hens not laying? Discover the most common reasons for a sudden drop in egg production and practical steps to get your flock back on track.
June 12, 2026
How to Get More Eggs From Your Hens
Practical tips to increase egg production in backyard flocks: light, feed, molt, breed selection, and flock health explained.
June 7, 2026