An honest look at raising laying hens on a small farm—breed differences, egg consistency, low-effort coop setups, and real-world lessons learned.

For years, eggs seemed to trigger unpredictable stomach issues—until allergy testing revealed the problem was not the eggs themselves, but soy. This post explores how commercial chicken feed ingredients can influence egg sensitivities, the surprising connection between soy-fed hens and reactions, and why switching to soy-free chicken feed made all the difference.