Calling all flock keepers and backyard chicken enthusiasts, prepare for your next DIY adventure…Build Your Own Chicken Coop! Once you have decided you want to raise chickens, you will have many questions: How can I build a chicken coop? Where do I purchase/find hens? How do I feed and raise my hens? A chicken coop […]
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For those who have kept chickens for any length of time, we like to think we know all the facts about chickens. Like what time they rise for breakfast all the way through to their favorite things to eat (for ours, it’s worms)! However, we’d bet that below we have compiled 20 surprising things even […]
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What exactly is a chicken tractor? Simply put, it is a mobile home, much like a caravan, or trailer, which contains everything your chicken needs in her house. It is a mobile chicken coop. It will contain food, water, a roosting perch, a nesting box, and a nice place for free-range. This definitive guide will […]
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The big, fluffy Cochin chicken begs to be picked up and cuddled! They have been seducing people for a long time and aren’t about to stop anytime soon! They have been described as ‘head-to-toe feathers’ – an apt description for these beautifully feathered birds. People cannot pass them by without remarking on them. These sweet […]
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Are you currently experiencing some breeding problems in birds? Creating a bloodline for your pet bird is pretty exciting, but it’s never easy. It requires time, effort, skills, and patience since you may encounter problems along the way. If your breeding bird is currently sick or problematic or you’re just planning to breed your bird, […]
We all love our bantam breeds. No matter the quirks! Some have 4 toes, some 5, and some have feathered feet. Chickens with feathered feet are just as sweet as the other breeds. And today, we will talk about the nine best bantam chicken breeds with feathered feet. Let’s dive in! 9 Bantam Chickens with […]
Whether dealing with a hostile rooster, a lack of space, or the desire to eat the animals you’ve raised, you’re bound to eventually ask, “can I eat my rooster?” Here is everything you need to know about that. I’ll talk about why people eat their roosters. I’ll also discuss when you should butcher your rooster, […]
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When it comes to feeding your flock, just as feeding yourself, it’s important to know good quality food from poor quality food. Knowing your chicken feed is key. Additionally, knowing how to feed them is just as or even more important. Although the ingredients used in different feed types are similar, the proportions vary depending […]
Raising chickens can be many things: therapeutic, rewarding, fun and for beginners maybe a bit nerve wracking! There is literally tons of information about raising chicks and chickens and it is hard to sort through it all to determine what is right, what is not and what is just plain weird. In this definitive guide, […]
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Over recent years, many people have taken the plunge and decide to keep chickens. Unfortunately, some people have done so without doing even basic research into the care and upkeep of their flock. Subsequently, some birds languish or die simply from a lack of appropriate care or attention. This is certainly something you don’t want and […]
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