Use natural daylight from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., the have the lights come on again at 4 p.m. and go off at 8 p.m. That way, you will have 16 hours of light all year long. Collecting Eggs Collect eggs at least twice daily. Clean dirty eggs with water that is warmer than the egg itself. Refrigerate eggs as soon as possible.
Refrigeration maintains quality for several weeks.
If you need more help planning your home flock, contact your county extension office. Trade and brand names are used only for information. The University of Georgia and Ft. Valley State College, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and counties of the state cooperating. The Cooperative Extension Service offers educational programs, assistance and materials to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability.