The 7 Best Places To Buy Chickens May 10, 2022 - You’ve decided to dive in and start your backyard flock, but you’re unsure where to buy chickens. Don’t worry. You’re not alone; it can seem a little overwhelming to try and narrow down the best place to buy chickens from, but I’ve got you covered. Please keep reading to learn where the best place to buy [...]- Dried Mealworms: Should Your Chickens Eat Them? Apr 18, 2022 - Mealworms! Shake that packet and chickens come running from every corner of the yard. Chickens love dried mealworms, no doubt about it. But should you be feeding them to your flock? It really depends on the supplier. As always, higher quality ones are more expensive but in terms of your flock’s health, it’s definitely worth [...]
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- The Definitive List of Chicken Treats: What Can Chickens Eat? Apr 10, 2022 - We all love to give our hens tidbits, but just what can chickens eat? I’m sure you’ve wondered what treats you can safely give to chickens, so we have put together this definitive list containing over 200 snacks. If you want to search for a specific snack you can use our tool below. Or you [...]
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- 15 Most Popular Ornamental Chicken Breeds Mar 30, 2022 - Ornamental chicken breeds are a variety that is not known for their egg or meat production but has value in their unique appearance or other characteristics. Many actually lay well, but the size and number of eggs are less than what your standard commercially viable chickens accomplish. There are quite a few ornamental breeds available [...]
- How Many People Have Gotten Chickens in the Past Five Years? Mar 30, 2022 - How many people have gotten chickens in the past five years? The answer might surprise you. Thinking about getting chickens in 2022? If so, you aren’t alone. In the last five years, especially in the last year, raising backyard chickens has exploded. There are several reasons why. The statistics alone prove something you probably already [...]
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- Chicken Supplies: 7 Things Every Flock Needs Mar 29, 2022 - Keeping chickens is relaxing and enjoyable, but before you get your fluffy little friends there are a few things you should have ready. Just as we need some furniture, carpets and other goodies to make our homes complete, so do chickens. They aren’t as demanding as most folks, but there are a few supplies they [...]
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- Raising Geese to Protect Chickens Mar 25, 2022 - Chickens are an amazing addition to every homestead or small farm but unfortunately many other animals like them just as much as we do. While many people choose to keep their chickens safely cooped up not all breeds can handle the confinement. Others were bred particularly for their ability to forage and free-range, so cooping [...]
- 10 Mistakes Made In Winter With Chickens Mar 23, 2022 - Chicken owners need to know how to care for their flock when the weather outside gets colder. Some places might not get snow, but others get several feet of snow, and either way, preparing for winter is a wise thing for everyone. I will share ten different mistakes chicken owners make, why they are wrong, [...]
- Chicken Fencing – Which One Should You Choose Mar 23, 2022 - Choosing your chickens’ fencing is not to be taken lightly. It should last for a long time and protect your chickens from wandering, and the many predators in your yard are the outside world. When you select your chicken fencing, there are a few things you should take into consideration to make sure your new [...]
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- How Are Chicken Eggs Fertilized Mar 17, 2022 - We all know that you don’t need a rooster to get an egg, right? Our hens will lay an egg daily with or without any assistance from the male sex. However, if you want fertilized chicken eggs, you will need a rooster to perform his duties with your hens, which he will be happy to [...]
