The magic of the first egg - Bringing backyard chickes home

There’s something timeless about the soft clucking of hens in the garden. For many of us, the decision to get backyard chickens begins with a simple dream: fresh eggs, right outside the back door. But what we don’t always expect is the joy and rhythm these birds bring to daily life.

First egg 14th of september

When we first set up the coop, it felt a little like preparing a nursery—fresh straw, sturdy roosts, little feeders filled to the brim. The hens were shy at first, adjusting to their new home. We got to know their personalities quickly: the curious one who always darted out first, the quiet one who preferred the shadows, the bold one who insisted on being hand-fed.

Weeks went by. We checked the nesting boxes daily, hopeful but patient. Starting to get a feeling of - Maybe my chickens will never lay eggs??

Then, one morning, there it was—small, warm, and impossibly perfect. Our very first egg.

You’d think we’d struck gold. We held it up to the light, passed it around, and marveled at the miracle of it all. A gift from the garden, laid quietly while we weren’t looking.

That first egg symbolized so much more than breakfast—it was the beginning of a new chapter of self-sufficiency, connection to the land, and respect for the gentle creatures in our care.

2 of the 3 hens

Now, each egg will still brings a little thrill. They come in shades of brown, cream, sometimes speckled—each one unique, just like the hens themselves. Collecting them will become a ritual, a pause in the day that feels grounding and simple.

Backyard chickens don’t just provide food; they teach patience, bring laughter, and remind us of the small joys hiding in plain sight. And no matter how many eggs you gather over the years, you never really forget the magic of the very first one.

✨ Have you brought chickens into your backyard yet? I’d love to hear about your first egg moment—or better yet, share a picture of your flock in the comments below!