5 Feed Changes That Double Your Egg Size in 30 Days

Small eggs. Inconsistent laying. Empty nest boxes on cold mornings. Most of it comes down to five things you're getting wrong at the feed bucket — and one mistake that quietly shuts the whole system down. This is the weekly routine I've run for years on a working homestead, no gimmicks, no secret products. In this video: • Why standard layer feed alone won't give you big eggs — and the two-tablespoon fix • The thumbnail-size calcium test that ends cracked-shell mornings • Water and light mistakes most keepers make without knowing it • A stress checklist that covers predators, crowding, and new-bird introductions • What molting and age actually do to your flock — and what you can control • The weekly egg system put together in one simple routine 📍 What you'll need: Black oil sunflower seeds, crushed oyster shell, a clean waterer, a basic light timer for winter, and a notebook to track daily counts. 💬 What's the weakest layer in your flock right now — age, breed, how long has she been off? Drop it below and I'll point you at the block that fits. 🔔 Subscribe for practical homestead methods — no hype, no secret products, just what works on a working half-acre. #chickens #backyardchickens #eggs #homesteading #poultry #henhouse #selfsufficiency #farmlife #layerfeed #homestead