4 Ways to Never Be Without Eggs Again

In this featured post, Morgan Rogue challenges us to become more self-reliant and avoid overpaying for, or being without, eggs. Keep reading to learn all about how to keep backyard chickens, or other ways to always have a supply even during an egg shortage. ~ The Editors

Over the past few years we’ve been experiencing egg shortages and price increases on a regular basis. It comes and goes, but this should be a lesson to never expect anything to be there when we need it nor at the price we expect it to be.

Relying on grocery stores means you’re at the mercy of supply chain issues, inflation, and shortages.

It’s time to become more self-reliant.

If you want to take control and make sure you never run out of eggs again, here are four tried-and-true ways to secure your own steady supply.

1. Raise Your Own Chickens

One of the best ways to ensure you always have fresh eggs is by keeping backyard chickens. Even a small flock of 3-5 hens can produce several eggs per day, giving you a reliable source of protein right from your own yard.

Why raise chickens?

• Fresh, nutritious eggs with no additives
• Chickens eat kitchen scraps and help with pest control
• Chicken poo is great for composting and fertilizing your garden

While chickens do require proper shelter, food, and protection from predators, they are relatively easy to care for. If you have space and local laws allow it, raising chickens is one of the most sustainable ways to guarantee your egg supply.

2. Make Friends with Chicken Owners

Of course, not everyone has the space, time, or ability to raise chickens, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get fresh eggs! Many backyard chicken owners end up with more eggs than they can use, especially in the peak laying months.

How to find local eggs:

• Ask neighbors or check community groups for egg sellers, I heard a rooster crowing a street over from me, so I located the home it was coming from, asked them and badda boom, badda bing, now I have a local supply of eggs just a block away!

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  About Morgan Rogue

  Morgan lives in Texas with her husband, daughters and 2 dogs. She spends most of her time getting outdoors with her daughters, prepping for emergencies and disasters and teaching others how to be prepared. She also enjoys archery, hunting, fishing, firearms, hiking, camping, HAM, Jeeps and generally getting out and exploring life through epic adventures! View all posts by Morgan Rogue →