As our nest empties this week with the kids heading back to college — I feel compelled to mention the nesting — or lack of it in the chicken coop lately.
The heat of the last couple weeks has taken a toll on our hens —
which has resulted in vast barren-ness among the biddies.
Today I pulled the first egg in over a week from the coop —
and it is
Last week, for the first time in a LONG time, I had to buy eggs at the store. I was embarrassed.
Annnnddd…go figure — I just happened to have purchased eggs during the massive egg recall!
Fortunately, the eggs I purchased were safe from the salmonella.
I’m hoping today brings more eggs — if not, I’m putting a fan on for the girls in the pen.
To see if eggs you have purchased are re-called for salmonella, go here to look up the information.
