Though a relatively new breed of chicken, Buff Brahma Bantam is rapidly gaining popularity in the United States. These charming chooks are docile and calm, with easygoing personalities that make them perfect for families with young children or pets. If you want to add some color and personality to your flock, this breed could be […]
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Chicken Roosts, you would think that there isn’t much to write about regarding roosting perches, right? As ‘seasoned’ poultry keepers, we sometimes are surprised by seemingly simple questions that new folks ask – but keep on asking! We take for granted things that we have found or worked out, maybe second nature to us, but […]
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If you’re trying to find the best pet birds for children, you might have a hard time making a decision. This post should clear up some of the confusion for you. When it comes to choosing a pet, there are many options. However, not all animals are suitable for children. When looking for the perfect […]
Putting together a list of our favorite rooster breeds is quite daunting! When choosing a rooster, you need to remember that their primary job is procreation and guarding the flock. Many do not enjoy being cuddled or even picked up – this is their nature, not a fault. I have never had success in importing […]
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Curious about whether the Sebastopol goose might be the right animal for your farm or home? In this guide, we’ll give you the information you need to make a decision. The Sebastopol goose is a type of domesticated goose and is one of the most popular breeds in this category. They are known for their […]
Did you ever want to get chickens but thought it was too much trouble? Did the thought of housing them, feeding them, and cleaning the coop put you off!? There is no denying that some work is attached to keeping chickens, but it’s nowhere near as bad as you think! Once you have your coop […]
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Cockerels dancing and chasing the girls around the yard are a sure sign that the warmer months are here. When the chickens mate, the games begin. Baby chicks are on the horizon. Although some of the antics that go on may seem amusing to us, mating is a severe occupation for your chickens. Only the strong […]
Looking for low-maintenance birds to raise as pets? You’re in the right place. There are many reasons to raise birds. Some people do it for the sheer enjoyment of caring for a pet, others enjoy having fresh eggs in their diet, and still, others want to teach their children about nature. Raising birds can be […]
One of the major perks of raising your chickens for meat is that you have a say in what goes into (or doesn’t ) go into raising your organic meat chickens. When you control how you raise your own meat, you can make important decisions about how to care for them, how they will live, […]
Did you know that chickens can produce over 24 distinct sounds/calls? If you answered yes – you are right, but do you know what each of them means? Research has shown us that they talk about a lot of things – from food to danger. They can combine these noises to make even more ‘dialog’ […]
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