Eggs

Where Oh Where is CeCe’s Egg?

We have been pretty lucky with our chickens…they actually lay their eggs in the nest boxes.

I’ve heard stories of people who find eggs all over the yard, sometimes in large numbers! Some hens just…

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Olive the “Olive Egger”

Olive the Olive Egger. Totally original name, right?

Well, with mixed breeds there are occasional surprises…for instance…Olive just laid her first egg the other day, and…Surprise! It’s not olive green at all, but instead it’s…

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Sweet Little Roo’s

Our last attempt at hatching was a success as far as shipped eggs are concerned…we had 4 hatch out of 8 eggs.

Of course, as odds go, 2 were roosters, and 2 were hens. So,…

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Colorful Eggs

Did you know that different breeds of chickens lay different colored eggs? That’s right…not only the white or brown eggs you see at the store…

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“Honey Chicken Laid An Egg!” That was our scream of delight at the beautiful pale green egg we found in the nest box that day.
It was so exciting when our chickens began to lay eggs…every egg is such a treasure! Did you know that each chicken has their own song they sing after laying an egg?

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The 21 Day Miracle

Ever since we brought home our four adorable chicks from the feed store a little over a year ago, I have dreamed about hatching our own chicks. I know we don’t have a rooster, so that didn’t seem too likely, but then, after reading and researching on the internet, my eyes were opened to a new possibility.

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Denise Downs

Welcome to Fairytale Farm...Where every day is a story, with lessons learned, and a happy ending! I am happy to share my chicken knowledge with you as I live and learn through my experiences. I will also share the other happenings and amusements that occupy my time...designing, building, sewing, crafting, baking, and some occasional mom venting/advice. So grab a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine) and take a break to read, comment, and shop!

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