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Peahen takes broody!

After only laying three eggs the peahen–we call her Mrs. Peackockles–decided to start the roughly 28 day hatching process. She’s also setting on a few turkey eggs that got laid in her nest. Fingers are crossed for a healthy delivery early as the 9th of August.

Posted byc ben-iesauJuly 15, 2021Posted infarm lifeTags:Big Branch Apiary, eggs, farm life, peacocks, peahen, poultry, white peacockLeave a comment on Peahen takes broody!

Location, Hours & Info

61690 Bremerman Rd, Lacombe, LA 70445
985-422-0880
bigbranchapiary@gmail.com
We'll be open 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday - Sunday in June until the blueberries stop producing (usually the 3rd week of June). You can call or text us at 985-422-0880 to check on the status of the harvest.

Upcoming Events

  • πŸ•―It's time to take the lights out of the hen house--daylight is more than 12 hours so hens will layπŸ” without added light. April 1, 2026 How Much Light Do Chickens Need To Keep Laying? According to https://www.ecopeanut.com hens need at least 12 hours of daylight per day to lay eggs, whereas 14 to 16 hours per day will keep them performing at their full potential.
  • Recirculating Farms veteran's farm tour April 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Marianne Cufone Β  Hillary Nguyen hnguyen@recirculatingfarms.com
  • 🫐 BLUEBERRY SEASON! We're open May 20-June 28 Wednesday-Sunday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM for U-pick May 20, 2026 at 8:00 am – June 21, 2026 at 4:00 pm Open every day except Monday & Tuesday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • Big Branch Apiary Five Year Anniversary! May 22, 2026 We incorporated in February 2020 but purchased our lovely farm on May 22nd, 2020 which felt like the true 'beginning' of our adventure.
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