The idea of collecting fresh eggs every morning and watching these curious creatures peck around the yard sounded idyllic. But as I dove deeper into the chicken-keeping world, I realized that the question isn’t just about how many chickens you can keep, but how many you should keep — and what truly fits into your life.
Classic Pickled Eggs Recipe
When I first started raising backyard chickens, I was overwhelmed by the abundance of eggs—especially during peak laying season. I didn’t want any of eggs to go to waste, so I started looking up different ways to preserve them. That’s when I about pickling eggs!
When I first started raising backyard chickens, I was overwhelmed by how many eggs I was collecting — sometimes more than I could use in a week. I didn’t want any of that precious, farm-fresh goodness to go to waste, so I started exploring ways to preserve my excess eggs.
When I first decided to raise backyard chickens, the promise of fresh eggs was one of my biggest motivations. But I quickly learned that collecting, storing, and using those eggs in the right way makes a big difference in enjoying their full flavor and freshness