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Chicken Support Insights - Episode 35: The Late-Summer Ordering Mistake That Delays Your Fall Eggs
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Thinking about ordering chicks at the end of summer and hoping for fresh eggs by fall? In this episode of Chicken Support Insights, Tina and Nikki explain why timing matters, breaking down the journey from hatch day and brooding to breed maturity and seasonal factors that affect when hens begin laying. They also share practical planning tips to help you set realistic expectations and avoid waiting longer than expected for that first egg.
What factors have had the biggest impact on when your flock started laying their first eggs?
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