Summer is Winding Down

Summer is starting to wind down, and the hens seem to know it. Over the past few weeks, our egg production has dropped significantly. We are now getting less than a dozen eggs per day, which is a change from our usual supply.

Our Hens Are Molting
The slowdown is related to molting. Molting is a normal seasonal process when hens lose old feathers and grow in new ones. During that time, egg laying slows down because their energy goes into feather growth instead.
It is not a problem, and the hens are doing what they naturally do. It just means we have fewer eggs to share right now.
The Egg Stand May Be Closed Some Days
We will sometimes close the egg stand if there aren't enough eggs. We would rather close for the day than leave anyone unsure.
We know many of you stop by regularly, and we appreciate that so much. Your support means a great deal to us.
Please Check Availability Online
Before making a trip, please check spillanelane.com for daily availability. We will do our best to keep updates current so everyone knows whether eggs are available before stopping by.
Thank you for understanding as the flock moves through this seasonal change. We hope the hens will be back to laying more soon.
Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and happy Labor Day!



Over the last two weeks, egg production has averaged less than 70 eggs per week. The previous lowest weekly count was 81 during a cold freeze on the second week of January. I hope this reverses.