Josie’s Hen & Harvest

Josie’s Hen & Harvest Josie is happy to serve fresh eggs from Josie’s Chick Inn and produce from her Garden.

Josie has 3 dozen small and 2 dozen medium eggs available let us know if you’re interested! None of Josie’s eggs are whi...
10/09/2025

Josie has 3 dozen small and 2 dozen medium eggs available let us know if you’re interested!

None of Josie’s eggs are white but have a variety of brown, blue and green coloration so we figured we would share some interesting facts to explain why.

1. Egg color comes from genetics.
The breed of the hen determines the shell color. All eggs start out white inside the hen, and pigments are added as the shell forms in the oviduct. Different breeds have genes that control which pigments get deposited.

2. Two main pigments cause color differences.

• Protoporphyrin IX (a brown pigment from hemoglobin) gives eggs brown shades — like those from Rhode Island Reds or Buff Orpingtons.
• Biliverdin (a blue-green pigment from bile) makes eggs blue — like from Ameraucanas or Araucanas.
Some breeds, such as Olive Eggers, have a combination of pigments that produce green or olive eggs.

3. Color doesn’t affect nutrition or taste.
Studies (like those from USDA and universities such as Penn State and UC Davis) show that shell color doesn’t change an egg’s flavor or nutrition — those depend more on the hen’s diet, age, and living conditions.

Introducing the flock part #4The last breed that we will introduce are Josie’s three Ameraucanas. Cinderella(the loaner...
10/01/2025

Introducing the flock part #4

The last breed that we will introduce are Josie’s three Ameraucanas. Cinderella(the loaner that prefers neither chickens or humas), Moana and Jasmine(the inseparable sisters, always watching in the background.

A few fun facts about Ameraucanas

1. Blue egg layers – Ameraucanas are one of the few breeds that lay beautiful blue eggs, which makes them a fun addition to egg baskets.

2. Beards and muffs – They have fluffy cheek feathers (called “muffs”) and a beard, giving them a very distinctive and charming look.

3. Cold-hardy and healthy – With their pea combs, they’re less prone to frostbite, and they’re known for being a hardy, disease-resistant breed.

PS Josie currently 2 dozen small eggs ready to go out the door and the hens are keeping the stockpile growing, reach out if you’re interested!

Introducing the flock part #3 The third breed that we will introduce are Josie’s three the Golden Laced Wyandotte’s. Mu...
09/24/2025

Introducing the flock part #3

The third breed that we will introduce are Josie’s three the Golden Laced Wyandotte’s. Mulan(the track star), Merida(the high flyer) and Rapunzel(the fighter of the flock)

A few fun facts about Golden Laced Wyandottes

1. American breed – Wyandottes were first developed in the U.S. in the late 1800s and were named after the Wyandotte people (though the breed has no direct connection to them).
2. Reliable egg layers – Golden Laced Wyandottes lay about 200 large brown eggs per year, even through colder months when some breeds slow down.
3. Calm and hardy – They’re generally friendly, tolerate confinement well, and are tough birds that handle both hot summers and cold winters.

We have gotten quite the collection of eggs since the hens started laying just 10 short days ago! Which means we can fin...
09/21/2025

We have gotten quite the collection of eggs since the hens started laying just 10 short days ago! Which means we can finally say EGGS FOR SALE!

Starting out we are going to most likely have a slight variety of sizes for sale but will do our best to keep the cartoons consistent!

Currently we have 1 dozen peewee and 2 dozen small eggs ready for whoever is interested.

Current pricing per dozen is as follows we will keep you updated if It changes

Peewee $2
Small $2.50
Medium $3
Large $3.50
XL $4
Jumbo $5

As of right now we will keep all eggs unwashed until we have them claimed and ready for pickup/delivery. All eggs stamped with the date collected so you always know what you are getting when you get eggs from Josie!

Introducing the Flock Part #2 Next on the list to be Introduced are Josie’s Buff Orpington’s Elsa and Anna. Both of the...
09/17/2025

Introducing the Flock Part #2

Next on the list to be Introduced are Josie’s Buff Orpington’s Elsa and Anna. Both of these ladies are calm and keep to themselves, but are suckers for some tasty treats.

A few fun facts about Buff Orpington’s

1. Gentle giants – Buff Orpingtons are large, fluffy, and calm birds, often called the “golden retrievers” of the chicken world because of their friendly personalities.

2. Great egg layers – They produce around 200–280 medium to large brown eggs a year, while still being big enough to raise for meat if desired.

3. Cold-hardy breed – Their thick, soft feathers help them handle cold weather well, making them a favorite in northern climates.

Time to introduce everyone to the Flock at Josie’s Chick Inn. We will be introducing them one breed at a time. The firs...
09/14/2025

Time to introduce everyone to the Flock at Josie’s Chick Inn. We will be introducing them one breed at a time.

The first pair of hens to be introduced are the pair of Road Island Reds. Belle(the social butterfly of the flock) and Ariel(is in contention for Josie’s favorite hen)

A few fun facts about the breed

1. Dual-purpose breed – They’re known for both egg and meat production, laying about 200–300 large brown eggs per year while also being a good table bird.

2. Hardy and adaptable – Rhode Island Reds tolerate a wide range of climates and conditions, making them a favorite for backyard flocks and farms alike.

3. American origin – The breed was developed in the late 1800s in Rhode Island and Massachusetts by crossing Asian and Italian breeds, and it later became the state bird of Rhode Island.

Thursday’s tomato harvest Selling first come first serve $4/ containerPickup evenings at our house or message to arrange...
09/12/2025

Thursday’s tomato harvest

Selling first come first serve
$4/ container

Pickup evenings at our house or message to arrange delivery.

In April Josie’s first 10 chicks were purchased and as of 9/9/25 the first eggs have been laid! She will soon have eggs ...
09/11/2025

In April Josie’s first 10 chicks were purchased and as of 9/9/25 the first eggs have been laid! She will soon have eggs for sale! Stay tuned for more updates in the coming days and weeks!

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Conestoga, PA

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