Chickens & Eggs
What Makes A Chicken Coop Suitable For All Seasons?
Learn what makes an all-season chicken coop suitable year-round, from ventilation and insulation to predator protection and smart placement.
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Chickens & Eggs
Coops, flock care, roosters and farm fresh eggs. Every chickens & eggs guide from Purely Wholesome Farm in one place.
Start hereFarm Fresh Eggs: How I Store, Test and Preserve Every EggHow long farm fresh eggs last on the counter and in the fridge, how the egg bloom works, the float test, freezing eggs and spotting a bad egg.Read the guide
Chickens & Eggs
Kitchen Scraps for Chickens: Guide for Safe, Smart Feeding
Discover safe kitchen scraps for chickens—healthy, sustainable, and budget-friendly feeding ideas for backyard flocks.
Chickens & Eggs
Natural Ways to Control Mites and Lice in Backyard Chickens
Discover natural ways to control chicken mites safely with organic, plant-based, and budget-friendly treatments for backyard chickens.
Chickens & Eggs
Calcium for Hens: Natural Calcium Sources for Strong Eggshells
Discover the best calcium for hens, including oyster shell, calcium carbonate, and alfalfa for stronger eggshells naturally.
Chickens & Eggs
Predator Proof Chicken Coop: Building the Safest Home for Hens
Build a predator proof chicken coop with hardware cloth, steel framing, and smart design to keep raccoons, foxes, and snakes out.
Chickens & Eggs
How to Winterize a Chicken Coop: Keep Hens Cozy All Winter
Learn how to winterize a chicken coop naturally with tips for warmth, ventilation, and healthy hens all winter long.
Chickens & Eggs
Heated Poultry Waterer: Why Hens Stop Laying Eggs in Winter
Discover why hens stop laying eggs in winter and how to fix it with a heated poultry waterer and simple coop upgrades.
Chickens & Eggs
Fertilized vs Unfertilized Eggs: My Homesteader’s Guide
Fertilized vs unfertilized eggs: how to tell them apart, whether they taste different, and how to store and eat eggs from a flock with a rooster.
Chickens & Eggs
Chicken Feed: What I’ve Learned About Feeding Laying Hens
Learn all about chicken feed, best layer feed options, feeding tips, and storage for healthy hens and steady egg production.
Chickens & Eggs
Chicken Coop Ventilation: Simple Ideas for Small Coops
Discover the best chicken coop ventilation ideas for small coops—DIY vents, solar fans, airflow tips, and must-know dos and don’ts.
Chickens & Eggs
Chick Temperature: Calm, Healthy, Fast-Growing Baby Chicks
Keep your chicks thriving with the right chick temperature. Learn heating tips, brooder setup, and care essentials for healthy growth.
Chickens & Eggs
Refrigerator Eggs: Why I Take Cold Storage Seriously
Refrigerator eggs stay fresh longer with proper cold storage. How to keep eggs safe, extend egg shelf life, and avoid early egg expiration.
Chickens & Eggs
Egg Expiration: How Long Eggs Really Last and Stay Safe
Egg expiration explained: learn how long eggs last, how to tell if they’re still good, and simple ways to prevent egg spoilage.
Chickens & Eggs
Egg Sink or Float Test: Trick I Always Use to Check Freshness
Learn how the egg sink or float test works to check freshness, avoid bad eggs, and keep your meals safe with this simple water method.
Chickens & Eggs
Checking Egg Freshness: Know if Your Eggs Are Still Good
Checking egg freshness is easy with simple tests and storage tips. Learn how to tell if eggs are fresh and safe to eat.
Chickens & Eggs
How to Keep Farm Fresh Eggs Fresh with Traditional Methods
Egg preservation made simple with traditional methods. Learn storage tips like limewater, ash, oiling, and pantry storage.
Chickens & Eggs
Are My Eggs Still Good to Eat? Check Freshness and Safety
Are my eggs still good to eat? Learn how to test freshness, spot sulfur smell, and store fridge eggs safely to avoid spoiled eggs.
Chickens & Eggs
Unwashed Eggs: Why I Trust Them in My Kitchen
Unwashed eggs last longer thanks to their natural bloom. Learn storage, egg preservation, water glassing, and cooking tips in this guide.
Chickens & Eggs
Fresh Eggs Test: Simple Kitchen Tricks to Check Egg Freshness
Discover easy ways to perform a fresh eggs test, plus storage tips, fridge life, and safety tricks to keep your eggs fresh longer.
Chickens & Eggs
Raising Hens for Eggs: Why It’s My Everyday Joy
Raising hens for eggs is easier than you think. Learn tips on care, feeding, and boosting egg production for a healthy, happy flock.
Chickens & Eggs
Chicken Feather Loss: My Honest Molting Journey
Chicken feather loss can worry any keeper. Learn the causes, molting tips, and care strategies to keep your flock healthy and happy.
Chickens & Eggs
Frozen Eggs: Are They Safe, and How to Cook With Them
Eggs froze in the coop or fridge? Here's when frozen eggs are safe to eat, how to thaw them, and the quiches, pies and skillet recipes they work best in.
Chickens & Eggs
What to Do With a Rooster: Lessons from My Backyard Flock
What to do with a rooster you didn't plan on: how to handle an aggressive rooster, rehoming options, keeping one with your hens, and rooster vs hen differences.