New to us Chickens!

[SchafersmanFarmin]

Hi, We are the Schafersman's. We recently purchased a new acreage in which we gained 5 adult chickens. Not sure of their kind but they are red hens. They are now formally known as the ladies! We all love western shows so I decided our new Chicken Coop that we are in the process of building will be known as The Chicken Ranch...just a little play on words for our new brood.
The ladies are laying 3-5 eggs daily and I have quickly discovered that 5 hens can produce more eggs than I need... So I am curious what you all do with eggs and if you sell them...

 

[drumstick diva]

You can give them to neighbors to keep them friendly. I've heard that some folks give them to homeless shelters/soup kitchens. Welcome to Backyard chickens. More greeters will be responding to your post - I'm sure they will have more suggestions.

 

[jane s chickens]

When I cook eggs, I cook extras for the chickens. I give the snitty ones raw to the cats & dogs.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock.
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

I donate all eggs to who ever wants them.
I also feed some eggs back to 'my girls.'

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[pennyJo1960]

Hi, We are the Schafersman's. We recently purchased a new acreage in which we gained 5 adult chickens. Not sure of their kind but they are red hens. They are now formally known as the ladies! We all love western shows so I decided our new Chicken Coop that we are in the process of building will be known as The Chicken Ranch...just a little play on words for our new brood.
The ladies are laying 3-5 eggs daily and I have quickly discovered that 5 hens can produce more eggs than I need... So I am curious what you all do with eggs and if you sell them...

Welcome Shafersmans to Backyard Chickens we are very happy you joined this lovely site
lot's of great people great articles many, many diverse people all coming together here with all our stories Welcome pull up a chair and join us

 

[Eggcessive]

Welcome to BYC. You can save the eggs in the fridge for when the girls take a break, or are molting. When I get too many, they get some chopped scrambled eggs for treats. Watch your fingers if you do that, though.

 

[sourland]

Congratulations on your new home, and welcome to BYC.

 

[micstrachan]

Welcome, welcome to BYC!
I give my extra eggs away.

 

[RodNTN]

Hello there! And It is wonderful to have you here with us, best wishes!

 

[ronott1]

I manage to use them with 6 hens. Extras can be fed back to the chickens and I have dehydrated them too