A Fowl Business

10/09/2026

More fun and helpful news borrowed from Buff Clucks (I use their products but am not a spokesperson):

Your little egg-maker is wearing about 8,000 feathers. And she keeps every one clean, shiny and rain-ready. So if you see her twist around and nibble her tail... she's not itchy. She's doing her hair. 💅
​
Her secret? A tiny bump at the​​ base of her tail. So wait, is that bump normal?
​➜ Yes. Every chicken has one. It's called the preening gland​ (fancy name: uropygial gland). Think of it as her own tiny oil factory.
​She rubs her beak on it, then pulls the oil down each feather. All 8,000 of them.
​
And you thought your morning routine was long. 😂
Here's how that oil protects her feathers:
Keeps her dry: It leaves a water-resistant coating, so rain rolls right off.
Keeps feathers bendy: Oiled feathers stay flexible and break less.
Keeps her warm: Smooth, dry feathers​​ hold heat close to her body.
Keeps pests uncomfortable: Mites and lice find her a worse hangout.

Tip to check if her oil factory is running well:
✅ Watch her after a rain shower. A healthy hen fluffs and preens until every feather lies flat. ​
❌ Not grooming much? That's one of five warning signs.
​
Oh wait. Got Silkies? ⚠️ Fair warning, their preening gland is ​reduced or barely works. So rain soaks right in. Give them a dry, covered spot on wet days.

09/24/2026

📣 A rare offer. We have a nice group of adult medium size (we usually only offer jumbos) Coturnix quail available. PM/text Sandra at 407-491-6590 for more info.

09/22/2026

Some folks decorate for fall with pumpkins.🎃 Some of us buy tiny dinosaurs. And frankly? fall chicks are wildly underrated.
Think about it:
- Chicks raised right now spend the winter months growing up.
- When we roll into spring, those fall chicks will be getting into the egg business!...Right when everyone else is bringing home their first box of peeps.
- Plus, spring already means planting the garden and tackling projects. Moving chick duty to fall can spread out the work.

Okay, you've read the hook ⬆, now look at the post below.... ⬇🐥

09/21/2026

COMING!!📣📣 Starting September 26th, we'll have an assortment of brown egg layer pullets (girls). They're part of a 25% discount package I ordered that doesn't reveal breeds, only that they'll be girls and will lay full size brown eggs. I decided to have some fun and replenish my dwindling layer flock who has aged out (and are now living their best lives as "lawn ornaments"). Grow them out over fall/winter and you'll have brown eggs by spring. 🤗🐥 PM/text Sandra at 407-491-6590 for more info and to reserve yours.

09/17/2026

Need a four month old heritage turkey tom for your flock? Hatched and raised here. Friendly. His dad is pictured last. PM or text Sandra at 407-491-6590 for more info. 🦃

09/13/2026

It's about that time when you start to see pumpkins popping up in stores. Pumpkin patches start opening. If you have a flock of your own, don't pass on the pumpkins. They make a wonderful treat with beneficial nutrients your flock loves.

As a total bonus to their dietary benefits, pumpkins also make a fabulous boredom buster for your feathered friends. Let them carve your pumpkins for you this year! Shared from Meyer Hatchery.com

09/07/2026

09/05/2026

Congrats, Dena, on your pigeon flock from A Fowl Business. They look so pretty together! We have fledglings available. PM/text Sandra at 407-491-6590 for info.

08/22/2026

We have hard-to-find Tennessee Red Bobwhite quail chicks! Bred and hatched here. PM/text Sandra at 407-491-6590 for more info.

08/21/2026

Borrowed from Meyer Hatchery. Interesting for us chicken nerds!

Shell: This is the outer layer of the egg which is made up of Calcium Carbonate. The shell contains between 7,000 to 17,000 tiny pores which allow moisture to pass through. The Bloom or Cuticle, which is the outermost coating of the shell prevents bacteria and dust from entering into the egg.

Inner and Outer Membrane: These strong membranes are made partly of keratin and are found lying between the eggshell and eggwhite. They fight off any bacteria trying to enter the egg.

Air Cell: The air cell can be found between the inner and outer membranes of the egg’s largest end. After an egg is laid the air space develops while the egg is cooling and contracting.

Albumen: This is also known as the Egg White. The albumen consists of four different layers that alternate between thick and thin, consisting of 40 different proteins. The egg white is the main component of the egg in addition to water.

Chalazae: Serves as the yolk’s anchor making sure the yolk stays in the center of the egg. When the Chalazae is very prominent, your eggs are fresher.

Vitelline Membrane: This is the clear casing that encloses the yolk.

Yolk: The yolk contains the most minerals and vitamins in the egg. It contains calcium, iron, phosphorus, thiamine, riboflavin, Vitamin A, and Vitamin D. The yolk is made up of more protein than the egg white and also contains less water. Depending on the feed and breed of your hen, the yolk will vary in color from slightly yellow to deep orange.