We brought a small group of egg laying chickens with us when we moved to Tennessee, but it quickly became clear that we needed more to keep up with the needs of a six person household.
Today, Nichel and the girls stopped by Tractor Supply and came home with eight new chickens to add to the flock. They are a mix of breeds, and just like our meat birds, they are brooding directly on pasture inside a protected chicken tractor. It is a simple setup, but it works well and gives the birds a healthy start.
In about six months, these new hens should begin laying. It will be nice to have a steady supply of eggs again and to see the flock continue to grow in a way that fits our family’s needs.
