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On this site I have documented what I have learned about chickens and eggs since I began this project in 2008. I started with a few hens intended to supply egg needs for my husband and me with a few to give to friends. Since then I added more chickens and now have a small egg business selling to folks who want eggs from happy, pasture raised chickens.

I hope you enjoy your visit with us. Jan

The Poultry Project Blog - Now, 2012, Year 5

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April 26, 2012 - Chicks!

Okay, life has been keeping me a little too busy. Now even more with 8 new babies to watch grow up. I'm starting chicks a little earlier this year so maybe they will begin laying before winter officially begins. Last year I started in June--didn't get eggs from those babies for 7 months.

See the Gallery on this date for pictures of the first 2 days of the new babies. I have 6 Easter Eggers and 2 Black Australorps. I had planned to get one Australorp and one Silver Laced Wyandotte, but the feed store didn't get any Wyandottes this week so the decision was made for me. All Black is nice too.

February 6, 2012 - Eggs!

What happened to January? Guess I've been busy gathering eggs as the gals have gotten back to work and I am making my egg customers very happy again. Thanks girls!

All the youngest hens started laying in December and their older buddies have gradually resumed laying since then. From 30 hens I gathered 21 eggs yesterday--the biggest day so far this year.

2012 Calendars!

Everyone needs a calendar. Now you can choose from three chicken calendars or see other subjects on my list for this year. Click the images below to see more information and the list.

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