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Hey everyone, I’ve been working on designing something that I’m really excited to share with you all—Egg-Farm-in-a-Box. This will be an almost fully automated, sustainable egg farming system made for urban and suburban spaces, especially areas where fresh eggs are hard to find. It’s still in the design phase, but I wanted to give you all a sneak peek at what I’m working on. The idea behind Egg-Farm-in-a-Box is to turn unused spaces into efficient egg farms while keeping everything humane and eco-friendly. Here’s what we’re aiming for with the design so far: It’s designed to hold up to 200 egg-laying chickens and could be expandable to 300 if not certified humane. The system will fit inside a 40ft long, 9.5ft tall shipping container. We’re projecting it will produce around 150-200 dozen eggs per week with 200 chickens. The system will include automated feeding, watering, and egg collection, making managing it much easier. We’re also designing it with Earth Tube technology to help control temperature naturally, keeping the chickens comfortable while saving energy. It will run on 220V power (with solar-ready options) and include a water recycling system to help conserve resources. I’m designing this system with urban farmers in mind—especially those in food deserts who want to bring fresh eggs to their communities. Right now, we’re estimating the cost to be around $45,000, but that may shift as we finalize the design. This project is still coming together, but I wanted to share the journey with you all and get your feedback. I’m excited to see how it develops, and I’d love to hear any thoughts or questions you might have! Thanks for being part of this with me. I’ll keep you updated as things move forward.

As the seasons change from warm to cold, and light to dark, we have to be mindful of the critters and natural things that will attack our flocks. Raccoons got our backyard hens and the neighbors over the past few days. We have found parts and feathers all over the yard. Luckily, the farm just across town hasn't had an attack (lately). When things like this happen, I like to step back and evaluate what’s happening. I wanted to share a few things I do when predators strike: A) I usually let the backyard flock roam free during the day, and they’ll put themselves back into the coop at night. We used to have some protection at night thanks to our cat, who did a great job keeping raccoons and other critters away. Unfortunately, he’s no longer with us—the life of an outdoor cat can be tough. B) The hens have a raised housing unit, and I try to slide the door shut most nights. However, I’ll admit that I forget from time to time, especially when things get busy. C) I’ve realized that I need to be more consistent about closing the door every night. The raccoons are opportunists; even one slip-up can cost a hen or two. Without our cat around, it’s clear that I need to step up the protection. I’m considering a motion-sensor light and Night Guard Predator Control Lights. D) Another option is building a more secure run for the hens to roam in during the day, like we have at our farm, so I don’t have to worry as much about forgetting to close the coop door. We are considering electric fencing to keep predators out, and that might be the next step to ensure our farm flock stays safe through the winter. It’s a tough reminder that no matter how careful we are, nature will find its way in if we aren’t prepared. Going forward, the goal is to stay ahead of the predators and keep our hens safe and sound as the colder months approach. Stay vigilant and protect your birds. Let’s learn from these moments and keep our flocks thriving.