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🥵 103°F TODAY! How Many Eggs Will We Collect LIVE? 🐔🔥
🔥 It’s a scorcher out here – a whopping 103°F! 🔥 Will our feathered friends still be laying today? Join us LIVE to find out exactly how many eggs we'll collect in this heat! We're bracing for potential slowdowns, but hoping for a cluck-tastic haul. Tune in for a peek at chicken life on the hottest day of the year – it’s sure to be egg-citing! Want to see our chickens 24/7, regardless of the weather? Check out our Peckington Square Chicken City Livestream for a constant view of farm life. We’ll keep you updated on how the heat impacts our flock and their egg production!
🥵 101°F TODAY! How Many Eggs Will We Collect LIVE? 🐔🔥
It's a scorcher out there – a full 101°F today! 🥵 Our feathered friends are feeling the heat, and we're wondering: how many eggs will we collect during today's live stream? Join us as we brave the blazing sun and check on our clucking crew. We'll share tips for keeping chickens cool and comfortable in extreme temperatures, and of course, count every egg-cellent addition to the nest! Expect a healthy dose of humor and a whole lot of sunshine (and hopefully, a decent egg haul!). Want a deeper dive into heatwave chicken care? Check out our recent article, "🥵 103°F TODAY! How Many Eggs Will We Collect LIVE? 🐔🔥" for even more insights. Tune in live – it's going to be egg-citing!
TGIF Egg Check! How Many Eggs Before the Weekend? 🐔🥚 LIVE
## TGIF Egg Check! How Many Eggs Before the Weekend? 🐔🥚 LIVE The weekend is *cluck-tastic*ly close, and we’re kicking off Friday with a live egg count! Join us for our "TGIF Egg Check," where we tally up the egg-cellent bounty from our feathered friends at Peckington Square. Will we break our weekly record? It’s egg-citing to find out! Whether you're a seasoned chicken keeper or just enjoy a bit of fowl play, this livestream is sure to bring a smile. Curious about the broader world of chickens? You might enjoy our look at the bustling Peckington Square Chicken City Livestream, a 24/7 cam showcasing daily life. Tune in now and let’s see what these ladies lay!
🥵 102°F TODAY! Can the Chickens Survive the Heat?! 🐔 Live Egg Collecting
## 🥵 102°F TODAY! Can the Chickens Survive the Heat?! 🐔 Live Egg Collecting It’s a scorcher out here! Today’s hitting a cluck-tastic 102°F, and we're wondering – can our feathered friends handle the heat? Join us live as we navigate this sizzling day and collect eggs, offering a real-time glimpse into keeping backyard chickens cool and comfortable. We'll share tips and tricks we’re using to help them beat the blaze, so you can learn alongside us. Worried about your own flock? We recently tackled an even hotter day in Arizona, detailing our strategies for heat mitigation – check out "🔥 105°F TODAY! Can the Chickens Beat the Arizona Heat? 🥵🐔 | LIVE Egg Collection" for more in-depth insights.
Quail eggs are just the cutest little eggs🥰🥚 #KrissysChickens #PetQuail #CoturnixQuail #QuailEggs
## Tiny Eggs, Giant Cuteness: Welcome to the World of Quail Eggs! 🥰🥚 Seriously, have you *seen* a quail egg? These miniature marvels are undeniably the cutest little eggs around! We're diving into the delightful world of *Coturnix* quail and their egg-cellent offerings. Whether you're a seasoned chicken keeper or just starting to explore the joys of backyard poultry, quail eggs are a cluck-tastic addition. They’re packed with flavor and, let’s be honest, pure adorableness. If you're fascinated by the world of poultry, you might also enjoy our "Peckington Square Chicken City Livestream 24/7 Cam," offering a glimpse into a bustling chicken metropolis. Join us as we celebrate these feathered friends and their tiny treasures! #KrissysChickens #PetQuail #CoturnixQuail #QuailEggs
New egg layers unlocked 🔓 🪺 #KrissysChickens #PetChickens #EggCollecting #FresgEggs #PetDucks
## Fresh Eggs Alert! New Layers Have Arrived! 🔓 🪺 Get ready for a cluck-tastic influx of fresh eggs! We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of our newest egg-laying ladies – welcome to the flock! It’s egg-citing to expand our feathered family, and we can't wait to share the bounty with you all. Join us as we settle them in and anticipate a surge of delicious, farm-fresh goodness. Follow along for daily updates, egg collecting adventures, and all the quirky happenings at Krissy’s Chickens. For a deeper dive into the daily life of our flock, check out our "Peckington Square Chicken City Livestream" – it’s a 24/7 peek into chicken paradise! #KrissysChickens #PetChickens #EggCollecting #FreshEggs #PetDucks
🔥 105°F TODAY! Can the Chickens Beat the Arizona Heat? 🥵🐔 | LIVE Egg Collection
🔥 Arizona heat is on! 🔥 Today's forecast calls for a scorching 105°F – and our feathered friends are facing the challenge head-on. Join us LIVE as we collect eggs and monitor the flock, hoping they can cluck their way through this heatwave. It's going to be egg-citing (and possibly a little stressful!) to see how they handle it. We'll share tips and tricks for keeping your backyard flock cool and comfortable, because nobody wants a heat-stressed hen. For more on the joys (and occasional surprises) of backyard chicken keeping, check out our recent piece on reducing food waste with your own flock! Tune in now – let’s root for these resilient birds! 🐔 🥵
🥶 Winter Is Coming?! It’s ONLY 109°F! 🐥 Baby Chicks + Egg Collection LIVE
## 🥶 Winter Is Coming?! It’s ONLY 109°F! 🐥 Baby Chicks + Egg Collection LIVE! Don't let the sweltering heat fool you – winter *is* coming, and we're bracing for it, one cluck-tastic day at a time! Join us for a live peek into our feathered friends' world as we navigate this surprisingly warm autumn. We'll be gathering eggs (a delightfully *egg-citing* task, even in this weather!) and checking in on our adorable baby chicks, ensuring they're thriving despite the unusual temperatures. Expect playful banter, a few chicken-induced moments of "chickening out," and all the heartwarming chaos you've come to expect. Tune in for a live dose of quirky farm life—it’s fowl play at its finest!
🔥 108°F TODAY! 🥚Can the Eggs Beat the Phoenix Heat? | LIVE Egg Check!
🔥 **108°F TODAY! Can the Eggs Beat the Phoenix Heat? | LIVE Egg Check!** 🔥 It's a scorcher out there, folks! Phoenix is bringing the heat, and we're checking in on our feathered friends to see how they're holding up. Will the eggs survive? Tune in LIVE as we assess the situation and offer tips for keeping your flock cool and comfortable during extreme temperatures. We're cluck-tastically concerned, but confident our girls are resilient! Expect updates, potential panic (it's a real possibility!), and hopefully, lots of egg-cellent news. For deeper dives into chicken care and breeds, explore our article, "Is Olive actually an olive egger...?"—you might just learn something new! Join us for this live egg check!
Sour crop? What to do?
## Sour Crop SOS: Helping Your Hen Feel Cluck-tastic Again! Uh oh, a squishy, water balloon-feeling crop and yellow mucus—that's definitely not egg-citing! /u/Intrepid_Ranger_4567 is facing a potential sour crop situation with their hen, compounded by the recent heatwave and lethargy. While it's reassuring she isn't pale or severely hunched, prompt action is key. You’re already on the right track with yogurt and egg yolk! Tilting her to encourage drainage is also a smart move. Dealing with a crop issue can feel overwhelming, and we understand why you're hesitant to trust just any online advice.
So much sass, so little chicken
## A Birthday Surprise & a Whole Lot of Sass! Talk about a cluck-tastic birthday twist! /u/fatapolloissexy shared the story of a truly egg-citing arrival: a tiny bantam chick that hatched unexpectedly from an abandoned egg during their daughter's celebration. We’re absolutely loving the sass this little feathered friend is already bringing to the world! It’s moments like these that remind us just how wonderfully unpredictable – and delightfully mad – chicken keeping can be. Glow Party is thriving, and we’re thrilled to see so many embracing the joys (and occasional chaos) of backyard poultry. Curious about other unusual chicken encounters? Check out our recent deep dive into what happens when chickens meet dry ice – it’s a peck of fun!
Agnes isn't well
Update on Agnes: As many of you know, our beloved Agnes hasn't been feeling cluck-tastic lately. Following our previous post about her unusual eggs, we took her to the vet, and unfortunately, she's being treated for peritonitis. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery for this feathered friend – she’s far from the scary hen her photos might suggest, and we luff her dearly! We appreciate all the advice and well wishes from our community. If you're curious about other bantam breeds, you might find our article on "Pekin bantams" helpful, offering insights into identifying these charming little birds. We’ll keep you updated on Agnes’s progress – sending all the good vibes her way!
Is Karen a Kevin?
## Is Karen a Kevin? The Great Chicken Identity Crisis The age-old question plagues backyard chicken keepers: is that seemingly female chicken *actually* a rooster in disguise? /u/OnlySlice8263 is facing this very conundrum with their chicken, "Karen," purchased last year as a pullet. Despite assurances from Farm and Home, Karen’s increasingly masculine appearance—lack of crowing, absent rooster tail, and zero fertilized eggs—has sparked a poultry identity crisis. The stakes are high, as a potential rooster reveal could lead to a rather dramatic obituary for the beloved bird, according to Slice8263’s husband! Join the conversation as we explore this common chicken mystery, and see how others have dealt with similar situations, like the creative owner who “Painted one of my chickens.
Our $1,500 egg ❤️
## Introducing Our $1,500 Egg ❤️ – A Cluck-tastic First! Get ready for something *egg-citing*! We're absolutely thrilled to announce the arrival of our first edible egg – a truly monumental moment for our feathered friends and, frankly, for us! After considerable dedication and a whole lot of chicken love, this egg represents a significant milestone. It’s a testament to the quirky, sometimes chaotic, but always rewarding journey of raising these wonderful creatures. We know, $1,500 sounds…well, a bit mad! But trust us, there’s a story behind it—and it’s a cluck-tastic one. Want to dive deeper into understanding the diverse personalities of our roosters? Check out our recent article, "Identification," to learn how to tell your boy apart!
Another day, another egg basket 🥚🧺 #KrissysChickens #PetChickens #FreshEggs #EggCollecting
## Another Day, Another Egg Basket 🥚🧺 Another day, another delightful bounty! Our egg basket is overflowing with fresh, vibrant eggs – a true testament to the cluck-tastic efforts of our feathered friends. We’re celebrating the simple joy of farm-fresh goodness and the satisfaction of a productive flock. It’s moments like these that make all the early mornings and chicken-wrangling worthwhile. Keeping our flock happy and healthy is always top of mind, especially with summer heat. Speaking of which, you might find our recent post, "🔥 107°F TODAY! 🐔 | Can the Flock Beat the Heat?" helpful in ensuring your own chickens stay cool and comfortable. #KrissysChickens #PetChickens #FreshEggs #EggCollecting
Embryos developed at the wrong end 😬
## Embryo Upside-Down? A Cluck-tastic Conundrum! 😬 Oh dear, a real head-scratcher for /u/LostLuminary4254! Discovering embryos developing at the pointy end of the egg—especially when candling on day 4 reveals some seriously tangled blood vessels—is enough to ruffle anyone’s feathers. We've all been there, staring at an egg and wondering what *fowl* play is afoot. While it’s unusual, it *is* possible for these embryos to survive. Should you leave them be, or intervene? That’s the big question. The chance of hatch success is low, but not zero. Consider this a high-stakes game of chicken! It’s a tough call, and often best left to observation. If you’re facing similar challenges with a slower-growing hen, be sure to check out our article, "HELP": I have an approximately
My first broody hen started isolating in the nesting box last night and I tried breaking it with ice today but will have to put her in an elevated crate tomorrow. She was very upset that I tried to show her that her eggs weren't real. She rightfully can't understand and is upset I handed them badly.
Oh dear, a broody hen situation! It sounds like you've encountered a classic chicken conundrum – and a potentially emotionally charged one, at that. Your hen's dedication to her nest is admirable, even if it’s disrupting things. It’s cluck-tastic to hear she trusts you, even after a slightly misguided attempt at demonstrating those training eggs weren't the real deal! We've all been there, haven’t we? Now, tackling this broody behavior requires a gentle, yet firm, approach. While breaking the cycle is necessary, traumatizing your feathered friend isn't the goal. Many keepers find success with either a cold water bath or isolating her in an elevated, well-ventilated crate – similar to a dog crate.
First egg!!!! So small haha
## Tiny Treasure Alert! First Egg! Cluck-tastic news from /u/BlackSwan1223! Witness the egg-citing arrival of a first egg – and what a little cutie it is! We’re sending virtual high-fives and a whole lot of admiration for this milestone. It’s a moment every chicken keeper anticipates, a testament to healthy hens and happy flocks. This tiny treasure marks a significant achievement, and we’re thrilled to share the joy. First eggs are often surprisingly small, and the anticipation is *egg-ceptional*. For those new to the world of backyard chickens, this is just the beginning of a rewarding journey. Curious to learn more about the subtle signs your flock is preparing for a little present? Check out our recent piece, "These chickens. They be nosy.
Rehoming Chickens
## Finding a New Home for Our Cluck-tastic Flock! Relocating can be egg-citing, but it also means saying goodbye to our beloved feathered friends! We're searching for a loving home for our flock of six hens as we move from San Diego to the Midwest. Our ladies consist of one Easter Egger (laying gorgeous olive eggs!), two Black Stars, two Rhode Island Reds, and one speckled Sussex. These great layers are around 2.5 years old and consistently produce about 5 eggs a day – a truly egg-cellent contribution! We’re happy to include any remaining feed and their waterer to help their transition. If you're in the San Diego area and interested in providing a forever home, or have advice on rehoming, please reach out!
Hen with prolapsed vent laid an egg - Now what?
Oh dear, a prolapsed vent and an egg? That’s a cluck-tastic combination of stress for both you and your hen, Rita! As one backyard chicken enthusiast who understands the occasional fowl play, we know this situation can be alarming. Following up on a recent post to the Backyard Chickens forum, Rita’s experience—laying a soft-shelled egg while battling a prolapse—raises some important questions. You’re already on the right track with honey, Preparation H, Vetericyn, and Hydro Hen; now it's about monitoring closely. Keep an eye out for any signs of egg yolk peritonitis, and ensure she's maintaining hydration and grit intake.
🔥 104°F TODAY! 🐔 Road to 1,000 Subs! | Egg Collecting LIVE & Chicken Heat Check
🔥 **Heat Advisory & Chicken Check-In!** 🐔 It's a cluck-tastic 104°F today, folks, and our feathered friends are definitely feeling it! Join us LIVE for an egg collecting session and a quick chicken heat check – we're making sure everyone's staying cool and comfortable. We’re also on the road to 1,000 subscribers, and your support means the world! Tune in for a peek at life in Peckington Square – you can even catch our 24/7 livestream cam for a constant view of the coop. As we navigate these warmer days, we've also been facing difficult decisions, as detailed in our recent article, "I culled a chicken for the first time I feel awful." Let’s keep those chickens happy and healthy!
Has anyone ever seen something eat just the inside of a hen?
A truly unsettling discovery has left one of our community members baffled: a hen found seemingly emptied from the inside. User /u/Weriel_7637 from Riverside County, California, reported finding a deceased hen with a completely hollowed-out rear end, leaving the skin, bones, and feathers intact. While coyotes and possums were initially ruled out, the question remains: could this be the work of other chickens? This unusual occurrence sparks a fascinating discussion about predator behavior and potential internal conflicts within a flock. For those encountering other avian anomalies, you might find our article "My concave chicken comb" insightful, exploring another unusual physical trait in chickens. We’ll continue to investigate this perplexing case and share updates as they become available.
What is my chicken doing ?
## Decoding Chicken Chatter: What's That Sound? So, you’ve noticed a peculiar noise coming from your feathered friend during egg collection? Don't chick-en out – it's likely a sign something's up! Identifying the sound is key to understanding what your chicken might be communicating. Is it a distressed squawk, a frantic clucking, or something else entirely? Several factors could be at play, from minor discomfort to a more serious health concern. We’ve compiled a guide to help you troubleshoot, but remember, observation is crucial. It’s always best to monitor your chicken closely for other signs of illness. For more insights into chicken behavior, check out our article, "She keeps me company on my lunchbreak," which explores the nuances of chicken interactions.
🔥 106°F TODAY! Did The Chickens Survive? 🐔🥵 | LIVE Egg Count & Coop Check
🔥 **106°F TODAY! Did The Chickens Survive? 🐔🥵 | LIVE Egg Count & Coop Check** 🔥 It’s a scorcher out there, folks! Temperatures hit a cluck-tastic 106°F today, and we’re going LIVE to check on our feathered friends and see if they weathered the heat. Join us for a real-time coop check, egg count, and a whole lot of nervous anticipation. We’ll share tips for keeping your flock cool and comfortable during extreme heat waves – because nobody wants a heat-stressed hen! Worried about your own flock? User /u/Mundane_Mushroom_122 recently shared a heartbreaking story about their chickens, demonstrating just how challenging keeping them happy and healthy can be. Tune in now to see how our chickens are doing and learn some vital heat-safety strategies!