{"id":7445,"date":"2022-09-29T17:25:41","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T17:25:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/?p=7445"},"modified":"2022-10-04T06:14:56","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T06:14:56","slug":"chicken-eggs-everything-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/chicken-eggs-everything-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"CHICKEN EGGS: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken eggs are one of the world\u2019s most popular and useful foods. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs dominate the kitchen, used in everything from baking to frying to sprucing up last night\u2019s leftovers. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how much do you really know about the humble egg?\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This post will cover all things egg, from nutritional value to how to tell what color egg your hen is likely to lay, and if you raise chickens, to give tips on caring for your hens to get top quality eggs.<\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Often Can a Chicken Lay an Egg?<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7482\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7482\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7482 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-Often-Do-Hens-Lay-Eggs.webp\" alt=\"eggs in hand with chickens in back\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-Often-Do-Hens-Lay-Eggs.webp 400w, https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-Often-Do-Hens-Lay-Eggs-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7482\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Determining how many eggs you\u2019re likely to get can help you to plan how many chickens you need to have enough eggs for your family.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/how-does-chicken-make-egg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How does a chicken produce an egg<\/a>? <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few factors come into play when determining how many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/small-scale-poultry\/raising-chickens-eggs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eggs hens will lay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breed of the chicken<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age of the chicken<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amount of light\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Read our related article,<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/how-does-chicken-lay-egg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Does a Chicken Lay an Egg<\/a>? Learn all about egg-making in this guide!\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breed Affects Egg Laying<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On average, most hens will lay around <strong>6 eggs a week<\/strong>. Roughly <strong>1 every 25 hours<\/strong> or so. However, this depends on the breed, with some taking longer than others.\u00a0<\/span>\n<h4>What Chicken Lays the Largest Egg?<\/h4>\nThere are many breeds that lay large and extra-large chicken eggs, but the two breeds that lay the biggest eggs include the <strong>New Hampshires and Jersey Giants<\/strong>.\n\nThese chickens will always produce large and extra-large brown eggs.\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They Peak Early<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bird\u2019s age also determines how many eggs a hen will produce. Hens hit their egg-laying stride in the <strong>first 2 years of their life<\/strong> but can produce for between <strong>5 and 10<\/strong> years.<\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lighting Needs<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hens need between <strong>12 and 14 hours of light<\/strong> to produce eggs. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have chickens of your own, you will notice a drop in production in the fall, around the time they molt. You can compensate for this by adding a lightbulb to your coop.<\/span>\n<h3>Where Does the Egg Come Out of the Chicken?<\/h3>\nFemale chickens push an egg out of an area called their <strong>cloaca<\/strong>.\n\nThe cloaca is an opening that leads to the vent of the hen which is where the <strong>reproductive and excretory tracts meet.<\/strong>\n<h3>What Does an Egg-Bound Chicken Look Like?<\/h3>\nAn egg-bound chicken is a chicken that\u2019s having <strong>difficulty pushing or passing an egg through its cloaca<\/strong>.\n\nThis is a bit of cause for concern as it can be very uncomfortable for the chicken and they may need assistance.\n\nWith that being said, an egg-bound chicken will look weak. Their legs might not look stable or able to hold the chicken\u2019s weight.\n\nThey will be out of breath and seem quite lethargic.\n\nAlso, you may notice that it\u2019s been <strong>over 26 hours<\/strong> since the chicken last laid an egg.\n\nHere are some other signs to look out for that may indicate an egg-bound chicken:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Penguin walking<\/li>\n \t<li>Tail pumping<\/li>\n \t<li>Shaking<\/li>\n \t<li>Frequent sitting or lethargy<\/li>\n \t<li>Not eating<\/li>\n \t<li>Shaking or shivering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>How to Help an Egg-Bound Chicken<\/h4>\nYou want to make sure your hen is actually egg-bound, which might require you to feel for an egg by doing an internal exam on your hen.\n\nOnce you\u2019re sure there is an egg, then you can begin the next steps.\n<ul>\n \t<li>Start by giving the hen a bit of a warm bath and letting her bottom <strong>soak in the water for at least 10 minutes<\/strong>. This will help the hen to relax and hopefully pass the egg.<\/li>\n \t<li>You can also<strong> lubricate your hen\u2019s vent<\/strong> so that it is a bit easier to pass the egg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf the hen hasn\u2019t passed the egg after a few hours then repeat the bath and continue with more lubricant.\n\nMove the hen to a dark and quiet space so that she can relax and focus on passing the gg.\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Do I Know What Color My Eggs Will Be?<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7483\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7483\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7483 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-do-I-Know-What-Color-My-Eggs-Will-Be.webp\" alt=\"group of brown eggs\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-do-I-Know-What-Color-My-Eggs-Will-Be.webp 400w, https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-do-I-Know-What-Color-My-Eggs-Will-Be-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7483\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you didn\u2019t know, eggs come in all colors such as brown, tan, green, blue, and some multicolored ones!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egg color is based mainly on the <strong>hen\u2019s genetics,<\/strong> and here are the things you can use to predict the color.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breed of the hen<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken ears<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bird\u2019s age<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breed Matters<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most significant indicator of what color a chicken\u2019s eggs will be is the <strong>breed of the chicken<\/strong>. Certain types of birds will lay a particular color egg. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a <strong>White Leghorn will lay white eggs<\/strong>, and a <strong>Road Island Red will lay a brown egg<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken Ears!<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that chickens have earlobes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use a bird\u2019s earlobe to<strong> predict the color of the eggs<\/strong> it produces pretty accurately.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Lighter earlobes<\/em> will produce white eggs, while <em>darker earlobes<\/em> will likely produce colored eggs.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<strong>Read our related article,<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/do-chickens-have-ears\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do Chickens Have Ears<\/a>? for a fascinating look into chicken ears!\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age and Shade<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the age of a hen won\u2019t change the basic color of an egg, it will affect how <strong>light or dark that coloring<\/strong> will be. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bird might start producing <strong>lighter-colored eggs<\/strong> as it gets older.<\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Chicken Laid an Egg, Now What?<\/span><\/h2>\nHaving your chicken lay eggs is a very exciting thing, but it\u2019s important to care for them properly once they\u2019ve been laid.\n\nWe\u2019ll point you in the right direction with some steps to do <strong>if your chicken has laid an egg.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Gather eggs carefully and safely while trying not to disturb chickens<\/li>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Wipe off any debris<\/li>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Store them in the fridge or on the counter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I Have to Collect Eggs Every Day?<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting out and collecting eggs every day, <strong>once in the morning and again after lunch<\/strong>, is recommended.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all hens will lay at the same time. Be sure to bring a basket or a container that won\u2019t damage the eggs!<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collecting eggs early and often will also help <strong>minimize the number of eggs broken<\/strong>. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chickens eat nearly anything that looks edible, even broken eggs, so you want to get that cleaned up before they pick up that bad habit!<\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I Need to Wash Farm Fresh Eggs?<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless the egg is visibly dirty, you <strong>shouldn\u2019t<\/strong> have to wash them.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good way to prevent dirty eggs is to <strong>keep the hen\u2019s straw fresh<\/strong> and free from gunk.<\/span>\n\nIf you do find eggs covered in poop, you can just<strong> run them under water<\/strong> being sure to give them a little scrub while being very gentle.\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> if you wash an egg in water, you will have likely removed a protective layer called the bloom and will now need to<strong> keep the eggs in the refrigerator.<\/strong><\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Do You Store Freshly Laid Eggs?<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cleaning process used on <strong>store-bought eggs<\/strong> removes the bloom and means they should always be kept in the refrigerator. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh eggs from your coop can be left out on the counter for up to <strong>2 weeks!<\/strong><\/span>\n\nBoth fresh farm eggs and store-bought eggs can be <strong>refrigerated for about 3 months<\/strong>.\n<h3>Why Did My Chicken Lay a Soft Egg?<\/h3>\nThere are a few reasons that your chicken may lay a soft egg. One of the main reasons <em>is their diet<\/em>.\n\n<strong>Not eating enough calcium<\/strong> can affect egg production, especially because the shell is made from calcium, so it\u2019s important to get enough of it in order to construct the shell.\n\nHere are a few other reasons that your hen may be laying soft eggs:\n<ul>\n \t<li>The eggs aren\u2019t fully developed<\/li>\n \t<li>The hen is sick<\/li>\n \t<li>stress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Are Eggs Fertilized?<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First off, it\u2019s important to note that chickens will lay eggs<strong> regardless of if they\u2019re fertilized or not<\/strong>. <\/span>\n\nWith that being said, for the eggs to be fertilized the hen must mate with a rooster, so if this does not happen, then they don\u2019t have the potential to hatch (if that\u2019s your goal).\n\nKeep in mind that<strong> fertilized eggs are edible<\/strong> as well as they haven\u2019t been incubated to grow a chick.\n\n<strong>Read our related article,<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/how-is-chicken-egg-fertilized\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How is a Chicken Egg Fertilized<\/a>? for a closer look at the reproductive cycle of chickens!\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I Need a Rooster for My Hens to Lay Eggs?<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7485\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7485\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7485 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Do-I-Need-A-Rooster-For-My-Hens-To-Lay-Eggs.webp\" alt=\"group of eggs\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Do-I-Need-A-Rooster-For-My-Hens-To-Lay-Eggs.webp 400w, https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Do-I-Need-A-Rooster-For-My-Hens-To-Lay-Eggs-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7485\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laying eggs is natural for a hen no matter if they are fertilized or not, so you\u2019ll still have delicious eggs no matter what.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<strong>Eggs can be laid by hens even if you don\u2019t have a rooster<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>.<\/strong> <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roosters are only required for <strong>fertilized<\/strong> <strong>eggs<\/strong>, not for the process of creating <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/why-chickens-lay-unfertilized-eggs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unfertilized eggs<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, if you plan on keeping backyard chickens, check your local laws and city ordinances \u2013 <em>you might not be allowed to have a rooster!<\/em><\/span>\n\n<strong>Read our related article,<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/do-chickens-lay-eggs-without-a-rooster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Do Chickens Lay Eggs Without a Rooster<\/a>? for more on this topic!\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can Store Bought Eggs Hatch?<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much to the disappointment of children worldwide, the eggs you buy at the local supermarket <strong>cannot be hatched into chicks.<\/strong> <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">because they have been<strong> washed and stored at a cold temperature<\/strong> which does not allow them to develop.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nBaby chicks need <strong>incubation<\/strong> in order to grow and hatch.\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Can You Tell if a Chicken Egg is Fertilized?<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can check to see if a chick is alive inside an egg through a process called <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">candling<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After 8 to 10 days of incubation, you can take an egg into a dark room and <strong>shine a bright light through it.<\/strong> <\/span>\n\n<strong>Try not to use a light that gets too hot! It could kill the embryo.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you see a <strong>dark spot surrounded by blood vessels<\/strong> at the large end of the egg, then congratulations! You have a chick on the way! <\/span>\n\n<em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just be sure not to keep the egg out of the warmth of the incubator for long.\u00a0<\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Embryos that didn\u2019t make<\/strong> it will appear as a ring or a dark spot that looks stuck to the inside of the shell.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Eggs that are not fertilized<\/strong> or haven\u2019t been incubated will let the light shine through brightly, so check those eggs!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>How to Tell if a Chicken Egg is Fertile With Water<\/h4>\nAnother popular method of checking to see if your eggs are fertile is by <strong>putting them in water<\/strong>.\n\n<em>Although this method is debatable<\/em> on whether or not it\u2019s accurate, and it doesn\u2019t let you check the development process, there\u2019s no harm in trying it out.\n\nPut the egg in a bowl of lukewarm water for this test and<strong> if the egg sinks, then it\u2019s said to be fertile<\/strong>, but if it floats then it\u2019s infertile.\n\n<b>Read our related article on <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/how-to-candle-chicken-egg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Candle a Chicken Egg With a Flashlight<\/a>. Candling is easy! Here are the steps.\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Incubate a Chicken Egg<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7486\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7486\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7486 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-Do-I-Know-If-A-Chick-Is-Alive-In-An-Egg.webp\" alt=\"Eggs in a basket\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-Do-I-Know-If-A-Chick-Is-Alive-In-An-Egg.webp 400w, https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-Do-I-Know-If-A-Chick-Is-Alive-In-An-Egg-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7486\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Incubation is required for fertilized eggs to develop into chicks. If an egg is not incubated by the hen or incubator, the egg will not grow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incubating a fertilized chicken egg requires special equipment, assuming you aren\u2019t a chicken yourself. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process is rather involved<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but here is some basic information:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It takes around <strong>20-21 days<\/strong> for an egg to hatch<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific conditions must be maintained such as temperatures of<strong> 99.5 degrees<\/strong>, the humidity of 50% until the 18th day<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Eggs must be turned<\/strong> by a turner or by hand many times a day to ensure even and proper warmth and growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Long Does it Take to Hatch a Chicken Egg?<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It does not take long for a fertilized egg to hatch, less than a month, in fact! <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally speaking, a chicken\u2019s egg will hatch in about <strong>21 days<\/strong>, depending on the breed of the bird. <\/span>\n\n<strong>When selecting eggs, be sure that:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The eggs are not cracked<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The eggs are clean<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The eggs are full size and not abnormally shaped<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>How Long Does it Take to Hatch a Chicken Egg Without an Incubator?<\/h4>\nIt takes <strong>21 days to hatch a chicken egg without an incubator,<\/strong> as well.\n\nThis is in the event that you\u2019re using a broody chicken or a homemade incubator to do the process.\n\nIf you aren\u2019t using any incubator at all <strong>then your eggs will not have a chance<\/strong> at hatching.\n\nSo, <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/hatch-egg-without-incubator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how do you hatch a chicken egg without an incubator<\/a>? <em>Read this article to find out!<\/em>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No Cracks Allowed!<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cracked eggs should <strong>not<\/strong> be used in an incubator. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The loss of complete protection the shell offers makes it possible for harmful bacteria to enter the egg and <strong>unlikely that any chick would grow<\/strong> in those circumstances.<\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Clean Eggs<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When selecting the eggs, be sure to choose <strong>clean eggs<\/strong>. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>DO NOT wash eggs you plan to incubate for chicks.<\/strong> <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washing a fertilized egg could wash away the natural protective layer and <strong>invite bacteria and disease<\/strong> to enter the egg. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining the Environment<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need some equipment if you plan on incubating eggs on your own. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are <strong>different kinds of incubators<\/strong> out there, from homemade ones to expensive commercial incubators, to everything in between. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They all do the same thing:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain temperature<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain humidity<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide ventilation<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candle to check development<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Keep the Eggs Warm<\/h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping eggs at the <strong>proper temperature is vital<\/strong> to the survival and proper development of the embryo. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Incubator should be set at <strong>99.5 degrees<\/strong> Fahrenheit.\u00a0<\/span>\n<h4>Ensure Proper Humidity<\/h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper humidity is just as important as proper temperature. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>50% humidity<\/strong> should be maintained for the first 18 days. Bump it up to around<strong> 70%<\/strong> after that.\u00a0<\/span>\n<h4>Let the Eggs Breathe<\/h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it\u2019s not much at the start, the embryo does produce carbon dioxide. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An incubator should provide <strong>proper ventilation<\/strong>, especially in the later stages when the egg needs large amounts of oxygen.\u00a0<\/span>\n<h4>Turn, Turn, Turn<\/h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mother hens are constantly turning their eggs, and you should, too.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This<strong> evenly distributes warmth and prevents the chick from getting stuck<\/strong> to the shell membrane. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should turn them <strong>at least 5 times a day.<\/strong><\/span>\n\n<strong>This video goes into detail on incubating and hatching chicks:<\/strong>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ERvvxhq5CF0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it Safe to Eat Eggs From Backyard Chickens?<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Yes.<\/strong> Eating eggs from backyard chickens is safe and delicious, but they should always be properly cooked and never eaten raw.\u00a0<\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Many Chickens Should You Start With?<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to get around a dozen eggs a week, you should look at getting <strong>2 or 3 birds<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nYou can calculate exactly how many you need by<strong> checking out our guide<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/how-many-chickens-should-i-get\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Many Chickens Should I Get for Eggs<\/a>?\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Breed of Chicken Lays the Most Eggs?<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The White Leghorn<\/strong> edges out the competition by laying around <strong>300 eggs annually<\/strong>, but most breeds will lay <strong>250 eggs yearly<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Happens if You Don\u2019t Collect Chicken Eggs?<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not collecting eggs left in the coop can negatively affect the quality of the egg.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s too hot outside, the egg could become <strong>unsafe to eat<\/strong>, too cold, and the egg could <strong>freeze and crack<\/strong>, exposing it to<em> bacteria<\/em> and might encourage the birds to eat them.\u00a0<\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Often Should a Chicken Coop Be Cleaned?<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with feeding and watering your chickens daily, you should <strong>replace the bedding straw weekly<\/strong>. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should do a deep clean of the coop at least<strong> twice a year<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The chicken egg is a staple in households around the world for a reason. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are nutritious, delicious, and fairly easy to come by, whether you buy them from a store or get them out of your backyard.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raising your own chickens for eggs can be a rewarding experience so give it a shot, you may never go back to the store for eggs ever again.<\/span>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Is it Safe to Eat Eggs From Backyard Chickens?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"<p>Yes. 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