Recent content by Ronspost

Thanks everyone! Fun forum. The eggs do get cold in the barn, but I don't think they are freezing. I've even collected them shortly after they were laid and there is no difference in the quality of the whites. All the eggs in question are no more than a week old and most are 1 or 2 days old...

I am relatively new to the chicken thing. My chickens started laying last spring and I was amazed at the quality and taste of the eggs. This is my first winter with chickens and I have noticed that the whites are much thinner, runny even, and the yolks less sturdy, less orange, and less...

Yes, it was hard to get someone from Belt Hatchery, but once I did they (Debbie and Karen) were very nice and helpful. As a chicken newbie, that was very much appreciated! In any event, placed the order this past Wednesday and my chicks arrived the next day. The chicks were all healthy and...