STATISTICS for HotLakesideChicks.com
- 47 Adult Hens
- 25 Baby Chicks
- 1 Roosters
- 73 TOTAL chickens
COOP PLANS
Step-by-step coop plans will be posted here eventually.......
FLEA NOTES
Loren Nancarro has an exclusive writeup on removing fleas.
Every 3 months apply nematodes under coop (2-3
applications total). Keep dirt moist as often as
possible for up to a week after each application of
nematodes.
Anytime during the applications of nematodes, you
may take the next step which is to treat the chicken.
Use the Seven pesticide, and apply over whole bird
(excluding the face). It is preferred, if possible to
do this away from the coop, but can be done in coop if
necessary. Use Seven on ALL chickens, even the
roosters!
Wait 4 weeks, and treat chickens again with Seven
pesticide. Within 24 hours after treating the
chickens for the second time, apply Precor IGR to the
interior walls, floor, ceiling and nests of your
cleanly swept and dusted coop.
Some of the above can be purchased from....
PreCor
USDA Articles: Free Range Eggs
-
USDA Interview with Free-Range-Egg farmers
- View results from a
USDA
Study that
displays side-by-side nutrition facts, including: Folic Acid, Vitamin
E, Omega-3, Beta Carotene, and Cholesterol. (for more info, view results
from the USDA Lab.
- According to
Springfield Farm, a USDA study conducted in 1999 said:
" A 1999 USDA study revealed that pastured eggs, relative to
commercial
eggs, are 34% lower in cholesterol, 9% lower in fat and 21% lower in fat
from calories. Additionally the omega 6/3 fatty acid ratio is 7:1 vs.
18:1. There are similar benefits in meat as well. As importantly, there is
a significant taste difference. Eggs are firm with bright yellow or orange
yolks and have a wonderful taste, as do the meats."
- Free-range eggs have THREE TIMES more omega-3 fatty acids than
regular eggs (according to a Pennsylvania State
University study).
NUTRITION FACTS
Organic eggs are produced from hens fed rations that
were grown without hormones, pesticides, fungicides,
herbicides or commercial fertilizers. The nutrient
content of eggs is not affected by whether or not the
ration is organic or not.
Free-Range eggs are those produced by hens raised
outdoors or have daily access to the outdoors.
Blood spots, also called meat spots are caused by the
rupture of a blood vessel on the yolk surface during
formation of the egg. Less than 1% off all eggs
produced contain blood spots. A blood spot is an
indication that the egg is fresh and chemically and
nutritionally these eggs are fit to eat. The spot can
be removed with the tip of a spoon or knife, if
desired.
Egg white, also known as albumin accounts for about
67% of the eggs liquid weight, contains more than half
of the total eggs protein, niacin, riboflavin,
chorine, magnesium, potassium, sodium and sulfur. Egg
whites get thin as the egg ages because the protein
changes in character. A cloudy egg white is due to the
presence of carbon dioxide. As the egg ages, carbon
dioxide escapes. A large egg white contains about 4
grams of protein.
For more info go to:
http://www.lowcarbsolution.com/newsletter/200305/egg.shtml
EGG WHITE (albumen)
The egg white is made up of 87% water and has no fat.
The egg white directly surrounding the yolk is called
the thick white, and is firmer and thicker than the
outer layer. As the egg ages, the entire white becomes
more uniform and watery. A cloudy egg white—often
found in very fresh eggs—indicates the presence of
harmless carbon dioxide, which escapes as the egg
ages.
For more info. go to:
http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?type=content&id=channel1520
**It's worth going to and readong...very
interesting info about FRESH eggs!
Q: What is that white strand around the egg yolk?
A: It is called a chalazae (kah-LAY-zuh). It is like
a little guide wire that holds the egg in place inside
the shell. The more of the chalazae you see, the
fresher the egg. (I know you all thought it was the
umbilical cord).
Q: What are the signs of a fresh egg?
A: Fresh eggs have a cloudy egg white. It is also
harder to peel when it is hard boiled. That's because
the air cell in the large end of the egg increases as
the egg gets older, making it easier to peel away the
shell.
More info, go to:
http://www.citychickens.com/questionsabouteggs.htm
OTHER INTERESTING FACTS
Information about "egg worms" and other weird things:
http://www.pma.edmonton.ab.ca/vexhibit/eggs/vexhome/eating.htm
Chickens will lay eggs for several years. Each year
the production is not as good and the quality of the
egg shell will not be as good. Chickens are light
sensitive and shorter days mean less egg production.
When the days get shorter chicken also molt, or lose
their feathers. This is normal, but take heart, soon
the days will be longer again and they get back all
their feathers and lay eggs again. This can be
counteracted by putting lights on the chickens to
extend the length of the day.
Click HERE for more brooding info
LINKS: various chicken breeds
EGG LAYING HISTORY
As you may have read in the HOTLAKESIDECHICKS news link, December 2004 was
the start of our egg-laying database. Beginning in December 2005 we will
begin posting statistics for egg production, poultry, feed levels and
other facts of interest. Watch the NEWS link for
more details when we go live!
LINKS: health & upbringing