{"title":"Egg Layers","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOur Pullets are purchased from Hillside Hatchery. Once we receive them, they go into our cozy brooder and are fed 20% starter feed. We also provide them with fresh, well water containing electrolytes to give them the best start in life. From there, they grow in a stress-free environment until they're around 6 weeks old. Once they get all their feathers, we weather them in the courtyard of our barn. Giving them the time needed to adjust to the elements without a heat lamp. After that, they're ready for any farm coop!\u003c\/h4\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"untitled-feb3_08-00","title":"Black and Gold Sex-Link","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eBlack Sex-Link\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a hybrid chicken widely valued for its exceptional egg production and the ability to determine its sex immediately at hatch by feather color.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"r0WDcb_f,r0WDcb_g\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=r0WDcb_e\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"r0WDcb_f,r0WDcb_g\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=r0WDcb_e\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eAppearance and Characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eHens\u003c\/strong\u003e: Primarily black with striking\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003egold\u003c\/strong\u003e, copper, or reddish highlights around the neck (hackles) and chest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eEgg Production\u003c\/strong\u003e: They are prolific layers, often producing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e280–320 large brown eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eannually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAQQAg\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e: Generally calm, friendly, and docile, making them excellent choices for beginners and backyard flocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAQQAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e: They are robust birds that adapt well to both hot and cold climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Meetze Farms at Huckabee Mill ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46639257485506,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/9764\/2178\/files\/blkandgoldsexlink.jpg?v=1770213535"},{"product_id":"other-example-product-1","title":"Leghorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eNovogen chickens are prolific egg layers and an excellent choice for poultry enthusiasts and commercial producers alike due to their ease of management. Renowned for their consistent productivity and hardy nature, these birds are a staple in flocks across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Novogen White (Leghorn) stock, meticulously bred and raised by our family of hatcheries, can lay up to 335 large to extra-large bright white eggs each year. With their exceptional feed-to-egg conversion rate and reliable performance, Novogen Whites are a top-tier choice for those looking to maximize egg production while maintaining a manageable and efficient flock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meetze Farms at Huckabee Mill ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46639265874114,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/9764\/2178\/files\/Novogen-White-600x633.webp?v=1770168811"},{"product_id":"other-example-product-2","title":"Olive Egger","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe genetic selection for the Olive Eggers has been done Centurion Poultry through the Vario-Ovo project. The Olive Eggers will produce 290-300 eggs in 52 weeks of lay. This Father to the Olive Egger carries the Dominant Blue Gene. The mother is a Rhode Island Red. The Cross between the Blue Gene and Gold Gene produces a beautiful Large to X Large Green\/Olive Egg. This simple cross produces a hearty hen and a voracious forager. 85% percent will be a Solid Green while 15 to 20 percent will be a light to dark brown egg. The offspring feathering will be around 80% Black carrying the color from the Black Copper Maran while 20% of the offspring will be predominantly red with carrying the recessive color from the Rhode Island Red hen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meetze Farms at Huckabee Mill ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46639266037954,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/9764\/2178\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_084ab3a7-86cb-4612-a429-44398f3ee115.jpg?v=1770123693"},{"product_id":"other-example-product-3","title":"Rhode Island Reds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"WaaZC\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rPeykc\" data-hveid=\"CJACEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjJxOeu-b-SAxVG5ckDHSQoGegQo_EKegUIkAIQAQ\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15795191150060795060\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"DTlJ6d\" 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data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjJxOeu-b-SAxVG5ckDHSQoGegQo_EKegUI6QEQAQ\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15795191150060794352\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-level=\"2\" role=\"heading\"\u003eDaily Egg Production Breakdown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WaaZC\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-hveid=\"CJYCEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjJxOeu-b-SAxVG5ckDHSQoGegQm_YKegUIlgIQAQ\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zMgcWd dSKvsb\" data-il=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-crb-p=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xFTqob\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Gur8Ad\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15795191150060797917\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak Laying:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vM0jzc\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15795191150060797740\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect nearly one egg per day per hen (e.g., 5-6 eggs a week) when they are young and healthy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zMgcWd dSKvsb\" data-il=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-crb-p=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xFTqob\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Gur8Ad\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15795191150060797386\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual Average:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vM0jzc\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15795191150060797209\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround 200-300 eggs per year per hen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zMgcWd dSKvsb\" data-il=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-crb-p=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xFTqob\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Gur8Ad\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15795191150060796855\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFewer Eggs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vM0jzc\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15795191150060796678\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction naturally decreases as hens age (after 2-3 years) or during their annual autumn molt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zMgcWd dSKvsb\" data-il=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-crb-p=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xFTqob\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Gur8Ad\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15795191150060796324\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Laying:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vM0jzc\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15795191150060796147\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey often continue laying in winter, but less consistently than in summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WaaZC\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rPeykc uP58nb\" data-hveid=\"CN0BEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjJxOeu-b-SAxVG5ckDHSQoGegQo_EKegUI3QEQAQ\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15795191150060795793\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-level=\"2\" role=\"heading\"\u003eFactors Influencing Laying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WaaZC\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-hveid=\"CPEBEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjJxOeu-b-SAxVG5ckDHSQoGegQm_YKegUI8QEQAQ\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15795191150060795262\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15795191150060795085\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYounger hens (under 2 years) lay more consistently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15795191150060794731\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15795191150060794554\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLonger days (14-16 hours) encourage year-round laying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15795191150060794200\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrition \u0026amp; Stress:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15795191150060794023\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood feed, calcium, and a stress-free environment are crucial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Meetze Farms at Huckabee Mill ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46639266201794,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/9764\/2178\/files\/rhode-island-red-600x633.webp?v=1770212240"},{"product_id":"other-example-product-4","title":"Chocolate Egger","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThe Chocolate Egger was developed by Novogen through the Novogen Color Project. The Goal was to develop a Dark Egg while maintaining prolific laying and egg size. Parent Stock for the Chocolate Egger is a Black Copper Maran Father on a Rhode Island Red Hen. This simple cross between two Heritage lines produces a hearty, economical, hen that will produce well in a backyard or commercial environments.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meetze Farms at Huckabee Mill ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46639266300098,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/9764\/2178\/files\/COLOR_Chocolate-1-600x599.webp?v=1770168279"},{"product_id":"red-sex-links","title":"Red Sex-Links","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Sex Link chickens are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\"\u003ehigh-production, hybrid, brown-egg layers, commonly known as Cinnamon Queens, Golden Comets, or ISA Browns\u003c\/mark\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They are specifically bred by crossing a Rhode Island Red rooster with a White Plymouth Rock or Delaware hen, allowing for color-sexing at hatch (females are reddish-brown, males are white). Known for their docile, friendly nature and adaptability to different climates, they are excellent, hardy, and beginner-friendly choices for backyard flocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"sdh_klaDaZKgN6nu-LYPrYGUyQk_1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eKey Characteristics and Traits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"sdh_klaDaZKgN6nu-LYPrYGUyQk_11\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAA\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eEgg Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOne of the best, producing 280–320 large brown eggs per year, often starting early around 18–20 weeks of age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAB\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFemales have reddish-gold or mahogany plumage, often with white tail\/neck highlights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAC\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGenerally calm, friendly, and curious; they handle confinement well but are excellent foragers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAD\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHighly adaptable to both hot and cold climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAE\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBecause of their high production, they may have a shorter lifespan than some heritage breeds, typically peaking in production for 2–3 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"nAJJjc_55,nAJJjc_56\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=nAJJjc_54\/TKHnVd\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Meetze Farms at Huckabee Mill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46642593890498,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/9764\/2178\/files\/red_sl_42536ba3-e43d-41e7-a477-a296ac0ad2cd.jpg?v=1770564930"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/9764\/2178\/collections\/eggs_with_chickens_5c1e7abd-a27d-4af0-8017-07a1b5bb3311.jpg?v=1770579653","url":"https:\/\/meetze-farms-at-huckabee-mill.myshopify.com\/collections\/egg-layers-1.oembed","provider":"Meetze Farms at Huckabee Mill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}