06/15/2026
Our 2026 egg gathering season came to an end on Saturday.
Including all eggs picked up for the year, our great crew picked up a total of roughly 1,466,000 eggs. It’s not an exact number because there are days we don’t count eggs when we can’t keep all the eggs we are getting.
Exact number of eggs gathered to be set was 1,257,391. There’s a very fine line you have to follow to make sure there’s enough eggs for your need, but not too many. It changes each year, as some years the hens lay better than others and hatch percentages can vary. So many variables to consider for planning. When you’re working with Mother Nature, there are many factors involved, but this was definitely a very good year as far as egg production percentages and hatching percentages. Mid to high 80’s all the way around!
6 hatches to go after today’s hatch for 2026!
