I caught pizza in the nesting box, today, sitting on a clutch of golf balls that we placed throughout the box to teach the hens where to lay. She had gathered them together and was brooding on them to keep them “warm”. We had already collected 2 eggs from our layers, so I opened the run and sent all the ladies out to free range in the yard. An hour later, pizza was circling the front of the chicken coop and Corbin found this little greenie was on the ground next to the door. Oops! Turns out she was ready to lay and but didn’t quite make it back to the box after I set them free. We’ll see where she lays tomorrow!
I’m feeling super grateful to have this simple resource I’m my backyard. Yes, eggs are ridiculously inexpensive right now. Yes I have spent more on the coop than I ever would on eggs. But there is a deep satisfaction in knowing there is a self sustainable source of protein available for my family just steps away from my kitchen table. It also so good for the kids to be responsible for collecting and washing eggs, cleaning out the coop, and general care and feeding of their hens.
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