Egg-production

As the autumn leaves started to fall, our kids’ soccer season peaked, and pumpkins started to cover every surface of our house, something unusual happened in our backyard flock. It started with a noticeable drop in our daily eggs, followed by a scattering of feathers across the coop floor. But what really freaked me out was the balled spots on some of our girls - had a predator snuck into our coop? Were our chickens suffering from an illness?

As fun and rewarding as raising chickens can be, the primary purpose of my backyard flocks is providing fresh and neutrisheous eggs. That means maximizing egg production is always on my mind and I'm sure it is for you too. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your feathered friends.

With so many different chicken breeds to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide which ones will give you the most eggs. Here are five chicken breeds that are known for their egg-laying abilities.