Chickens

If you are new to keeping chickens, you may be alarmed when you hear them fighting for the first time.  Most of the time, there isn’t much cause for concern … Read Post

Chicken keepers are no stranger to the seemingly never-ending supply of chicken poop coming from their flocks.  Chickens poop and they poop a lot.  Sometimes it looks a bit off.  … Read Post

Chickens have long had a reputation of being sort of like little mobile garbage disposals, gladly munching on just about any table scraps they come across–sometimes even animal matter!  But … Read Post

There are many reasons why you’d want to bring a rooster into the mix.  Some keepers have roosters to fertilize eggs from laying hens and guard the flock, while others … Read Post

Lots of us have pet dogs, cats, birds, fish, and reptiles but have you considered keeping chickens as pets?  If you have, you are not alone.  In the past few … Read Post

Aside from eggs, one of the best parts about having chickens is how willing and eager they are to take care of unwanted food.  Fruits and vegetables passed their prime, … Read Post

Chickens and gardens are integral parts of a thriving homestead.  Planting different plant varieties near your coop greatly benefit your chickens.  Certain herbs help to prohibit parasites, and others help … Read Post

If you keep chickens, you’ve likely experienced a strange egg or two throughout your daily collections.  Many factors contribute to the egg-laying cycle, and disruptions to the process cause abnormalities.  … Read Post

The Silkie is a small breed of chicken known for its silky plumage of fluffy feathers. They are often exhibited at poultry shows due to their distinctive features. But what … Read Post