Chicken Support Insights - Episode 40: The Fall Ordering Mistake That Costs You Winter Eggs

Valley Hatchery Podcast · Sep 4, 2026 · 9m · transcript

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Are you planning your flock with winter egg production in mind? In this episode of Chicken Insights Podcast, Nikki and Courtney talk about why the timing of your chick order can make a difference if winter eggs are one of your flock goals. They break down how bird age, maturity, seasonal daylight, and breed characteristics all work together when you're planning for production later in the year. They also discuss why there is no single right ordering season for every flock, and why starting with your goals can help you determine when to…