Are you thinking of getting some chickens this spring? That’s a great idea and a lot of fun, but before you get your first baby chick, let’s look at …
How To Raise Chickens For Eggs
Here's everything you need to know about raising chickens for eggs and keeping your backyard flock happy, healthy, and productive. Prepare yourself for success: from what breeds to get to what to feed them and how to protect them.
You’ve decided to get chickens and have brought home your day-old chicks: now what? Let’s look at the basics of raising baby chicks from brooder to …
If you are new to chickens you may be wondering what are the best egg laying chicken breeds. Below I have compiled a list of the best layers and why …
Do you need a rooster in your flock? I get asked this question a lot in my Facebook group and the answer is not always black and white. There are …
Probably the most asked question in my chicken group on Facebook, especially in the spring and early summer, is: how do I know if my chick is a hen …
Chickens are a wonderful addition to any backyard homestead, providing eggs and endless entertainment. Cracking open a golden-yolked egg from your …
If you own chickens, you’ve probably noticed that everything likes to eat them. Predators see chickens as an easy meal and it is our job as their …
When it comes to raising a healthy flock of hens, one of the most important factors is the type of feed that you use. Although with so many different …
You’ve bought your chickens and you’ve got your coop. But do you have all the accessories necessary to make the coop the best place for your birds? …