Cheep Cheep...

Well, we do indeed have some new arrivals on the farm, 350 to be exact.  Dave and I never predicted our egg demand would far surpass our production as well sell out every week.  We could probably bring on 350 more chickens on top of the 350 we just received and still not keep up with demand.  However, I know for a fact that egg washing is NOT one of Dave's favorite past times and I think washing 55 dozen eggs a day would cause Dave to go crazy.  When the boys get a little older and help out with the washing task then maybe we'll talk about 700 laying hens at a time.

As you have read, this time of the year egg production slows down and while we apologize for this occurring during the holiday baking season (sorry mom, I am hoping to get you some eggs soon...), this is a natural process for chickens.  While we brought on 350 more hens, we know that they will not begin laying until the end of April/beginning of May.  We are hoping to get into the routine of when to get these chickens to best meet the demand of our customers, but no matter how much you plan for, Mother Nature always has something up her sleeve to keep us guessing and scrambling.  But for now, we have 350 adorable chicks staying snug under lights in the coop, while we eagerly await for them to grow up!   

Ethan checking out the chicks in the box.

One of the best parts of being the "big" kid in the family. David gets to handle and help daddy with the chicks instead of just pet them.

David lifts a chick out of the heated box they were shipped in and gives them their first drink before placing them under the lights for warmth.