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TE&A Hatchery LLC.

We are committed to transparent breeding practices and strong flock quality.

TE&A Hatchery is a Maryland-based, disabled veteran-owned hatchery focused on carefully selected breeds, quality hatching eggs, chicks, and pullets for backyard poultry keepers.

10/13/2026

🐣🐔 Look How Much Our Polish Chicks Have Grown! 🐔🐣

It's amazing how quickly these little fluffballs grow up! ❤️ Our beautiful Polish chickens are now roughly 15 weeks old, and they are doing absolutely fantastic! It feels like just yesterday they were tiny little chicks, and now they're growing into some pretty amazing birds with tons of personality! 🥰

One of my favorite things about raising Polish chickens is watching their unique looks develop as they get older. Those adorable, crazy feathered hairdos just keep getting bigger and better! 😂🐓 Every one of them has its own personality, and they definitely know how to keep things entertaining around here!

At 15 weeks old, they're really starting to show off their beautiful feathers, distinctive crests, and all the quirky characteristics that make Polish chickens such a fun breed to raise. It's been such a rewarding experience watching them grow, change, and become more confident as they explore their surroundings. 🌿❤️

There's just something special about raising chickens from tiny chicks and getting to watch them develop week after week. All the time, care, and attention that goes into raising them is worth it when you see them thriving and doing so well!

🎥 Check out the video to see how much they've grown! It's hard to believe these are the same little chicks we started with!

💬 I'd love to hear from my fellow chicken lovers! Do you have Polish chickens in your flock? What's your favorite thing about this unique breed? And if you've never raised Polish chickens before, would you ever consider adding a few of these crazy-haired beauties to your backyard flock? 🐔❤️

Drop a comment and let me know! I always enjoy hearing about everyone else's feathered friends!

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10/05/2026

There’s a new Baby Mamma in the coop! 🐔🐣💛

Our beautiful Cream Legbar welcomed three lovely little chicks Saturday morning, and she seems thrilled with her new role! It’s such a joy watching those tiny fluffballs explore the bedding, stretch their little legs, and stay close to Mamma as they discover their big new world. 🥰

The rest of the flock may be nearby, but these three little arrivals are stealing the show! I could spend hours watching their tiny adventures and these sweet moments with their proud Mamma.

Three precious chicks, one happy Baby Mamma, and a whole lot of love in our coop. Welcome to the flock, little ones! 🐣🐣🐣

Any name suggestions for this adorable trio? 💛

10/05/2026

🚜 It’s time to nominate a farm for Farm Friday!

Know a local farm with a story worth sharing? Tell us who they are, where they’re located, and what makes them special. You can nominate your own farm, too!

Drop your nomination in the comments or send us a message by Thursday evening for a chance to be featured this Friday. 🌱

09/29/2026

🐔 Coop update: Remember Momma Hen and her little backseat passenger? Well, apparently the reviews were excellent… because now she’s hosting TWO! 😂🐥🐥

One chick has claimed the rooftop penthouse, and the other is tucked into her feathers with its little head poking out like, “Does this room come with snacks?” 🤣

There’s a whole roosting bar available, but apparently Momma is the only acceptable seating option. Heated seats, a feather comforter, and free transportation. Honestly, I understand the appeal. 😂❤️

Momma’s expression says, “I came up here for five minutes to myself.”

Do your chicken mammas do this too? Do the babies join them on the roost and turn them into their own personal bunk bed? Tell me I’m not the only one with a fully booked Hen Hotel! 🐔🏨

09/26/2026

🐔 Little coop update: Mamma Hen is hanging with the girls on the roosting bar, and her baby chick has claimed the best seat in the house… right on her back! 😂🐥

The other hens are completely unfazed by the small fry among them. Apparently, bringing your kid to ladies’ night is perfectly acceptable as long as they bring their own seat. 🤣

Meanwhile, the other chicks are either tucked underneath her on the bar or gathered in a little gaggle in the corner. With around 12 babies running around from all our broody hens, I’m honestly not sure whose chicks are whose anymore. I’m going to need a seating chart and a maternity test! 😂

And this little one is sitting up there like, “Don’t mind me, ladies. Continue the gossip.” 🐥❤️

09/24/2026

🥚 Fresh local eggs in Arnold—weekly orders now available! 🥚

TE&A Hatchery LLC is taking recurring egg orders! Reserve your eggs each week without having to catch our egg stand on a good-weather day.

🐔 TWO-DOZEN SPECIALS:
• Jumbo eggs: $12 for 2 dozen
• Medium and large eggs: $8 for 2 dozen

Single dozens are $5–$8, depending on size.

📍 Pickup: 114 Church Road, Arnold, MD 21012
🗓️ Please message ahead to confirm your order and arrange a pickup time.
🥚 Weekly reservations and one-time orders welcome!

To order, message our page with:
• How many dozen you’d like
• Your preferred egg size
• Your preferred pickup day
• Weekly or one-time pickup

We’ll confirm availability, your total, and pickup details. Sizes depend on what our hens are laying, and weekly spots are limited!

We have eggs available now. Thank you for supporting TE&A Hatchery LLC! 💛

09/24/2026

🐔🌿 FIRST DAY FREE RANGING… AND THE REST OF THE FLOCK WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT! 😂

Today was a special day here at TE&A Hatchery! Our rescue chickens got their first turn out of their coop and run to stretch their legs, explore, and enjoy a little extra freedom. And I could have watched them all morning. 💛

There was plenty to investigate—fallen leaves to pick through, dirt to peck at, trees to explore around, and, apparently, very important chicken business happening at the bottom of the coop ramp. They’d gather in a little group, wander a bit, and get right back to checking out the ground. Watching them discover their surroundings and do their own thing made this chicken keeper’s heart happy. 🥹🐓

Meanwhile… over in the main run… we had some VERY dissatisfied spectators. 🤣

The rest of the flock had to stay in and watch the rescues have their outing, and let’s just say they did not seem to approve of today’s arrangements. If those looks through the fence could talk, I’m pretty sure I would have heard:

“Excuse me. You opened the wrong door.”\
“Why do THEY get to be out?”\
“I would like to speak to whoever is in charge of this establishment.” 😂

Apparently, nothing makes the outside of the run more interesting than seeing another chicken enjoying it!

But underneath all the comedy, this was a meaningful little milestone for our rescues. It doesn’t have to be a big, fancy moment to be a good one. Sometimes it’s simply watching them wander through the leaves, explore a little farther, and have the space to be chickens. Today, they got their turn, and I’m so glad I caught some of it to share with you. ❤️

Enjoy their little adventure—and spare a thought for the flock behind the fence, who clearly felt this was a personal injustice. 🐔😂

Does your flock get jealous when somebody else gets special treatment? Tell me I’m not the only one dealing with this much poultry attitude!& ;

&AHatchery

09/21/2026

🐔🍂 FALL & WINTER CHICKEN PREP! ❄️🐔

Cooler weather is coming, and now is the time to get your flock ready! Winter chicken keeping brings a few changes: more feed, frozen water, less forage, shorter days and extra coop maintenance.

🌾 PLAN FOR MORE FEED

During spring and summer, chickens may supplement their diet with grass, seeds and insects. For a typical backyard flock with limited pasture, most nutrition should still come from a complete poultry feed.

A good estimate for a standard-size adult chicken is about ¼ lb of feed per day:

🐓 10 chickens = ~17.5 lbs/week
🐓 20 chickens = ~35 lbs/week
🐓 40 chickens = ~70 lbs/week
🐓 80 chickens = ~140 lbs/week

Breed, size, age, laying activity, weather and available forage can change those numbers.

As winter arrives and natural forage disappears, expect your flock to rely more heavily on the feed you provide. Stock a little extra and plan for increased winter feed costs.

💧 DON'T FORGET WATER!

Frozen waterers can become a daily battle. A properly designed heated poultry waterer or heated waterer base can make winter mornings much easier.

Always inspect cords and electrical connections and follow the manufacturer's safety instructions.

🏠 WINTERIZE THE COOP

Before freezing temperatures arrive:

✅ Repair roof leaks
✅ Check doors and predator-proof latches
✅ Inspect fencing and hardware cloth
✅ Stock up on dry bedding
✅ Clean feeders and waterers
✅ Fix drainage and muddy areas
✅ Store feed somewhere dry and rodent-resistant
✅ Inspect heated waterers and electrical equipment
✅ Make sure automatic doors are working properly

🌬️ VENTILATION MATTERS!

Don't completely seal your coop trying to keep it warm.

Chickens produce moisture from breathing and manure. A dry, well-ventilated coop without direct drafts blowing across the roosts is important during winter.

🔥 DO CHICKENS NEED A HEATED COOP?

Many healthy, cold-hardy adult chickens do just fine without supplemental coop heat when they are acclimated and provided with appropriate shelter.

Your priorities should be:

🐔 Dry shelter
🌬️ Good ventilation
💨 Protection from direct drafts
🌾 Quality nutrition
💧 Fresh, unfrozen water
🪵 Clean, dry bedding
🦝 Strong predator protection

👀 WATCH YOUR FLOCK

Keep an eye on feed and water consumption, body condition, feathers, feet, combs, droppings, behavior and egg production. Knowing what's normal for your flock helps you notice problems early.

❄️ DON'T WAIT FOR THE FIRST FREEZE!

A little preparation this fall can save you a LOT of headaches when you're standing outside on a freezing January morning wondering why the chicken waterer has turned into an ice cube. 😂🐔

👇 Experienced chicken keepers: What's ONE winter-prep tip you wish someone had told you when you started?

Share it below and let's help our chicken-keeping community prepare for winter!

🐣 TE&A Hatchery

09/18/2026

🐔 **A little flock update: a new broody hen, a basket of eggs, and our rescue girls!**

We have a new broody hen who has settled into a nesting box and seems quite determined to stay there. She’s taking her new role seriously, and we’ll keep an eye on her as we see how things unfold. 🪺

Egg collection gave us a beautiful basket of different colors today—one of my favorite little rewards of caring for this flock. 🥚

I also wanted to show you how the rescue hens are coming along. They’re spending time together in their run, scratching around and getting used to their surroundings. It’s lovely to watch them explore and grow more comfortable at their own pace. ❤️

Thanks for following their journey and cheering them on. Have you ever had a hen go broody? Tell me about her in the comments!

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