11 Must Haves For First Time Beginner Chicken Owners: Checklist for Chicken Coop Sep 7, 2022 - Chickens are entertaining little creatures that are great for pure enjoyment, ornamental appeal, and fresh eggs. Bringing home a new flock is an exciting experience but if they arrive without proper preparation, the excitement can turn into panic quickly. When you are not prepared, you will spend the most money trying to purchase everything you [...]Read More... from 11 Must Haves For First Time Beginner Chicken Owners: Checklist for Chicken Coop
Big Christmas Gifts For Your Chickens Aug 29, 2022 - Yes, it’s that time of year again! There are cards and presents to think about, lists to make, food to prepare, and families to organize. It can be a frantic and expensive time of year. Fortunately, your chickens won’t worry about a card or how much you spent on their presents- they are happy just [...]
21 Tips: Keeping Your Chickens Safe From Predators Aug 25, 2022 - We all love our fluffy, feathered friends and want to do the best for them. If you already have an established flock or haven’t started yet and are still in the planning stages – this article is definitely for you. Today I have put together my favorite 21 tips for keeping your chickens safe from [...]Read More... from 21 Tips: Keeping Your Chickens Safe From Predators
Chicken Coops for Sale: What to Know Before Buying Aug 24, 2022 - Whilst some folks prefer to build their own chicken coop, many folks shy away from DIY projects, preferring to buy a ready-made coop for their chickens. Buying a readymade chicken coop can be a quick and easy solution. We have recently been asked what to look for in a pre-manufactured coop, so we have put [...]Read More... from Chicken Coops for Sale: What to Know Before Buying
Why Chickens are Foundational To Homesteading Aug 23, 2022 - If you are passionate about homesteading and looking for the best way to get your feet wet, the chicken is the place to begin your journey. Chickens are absolutely foundational to homesteading, and this can be seen in nearly every aspect of what they can provide for your farm. Homesteading is considered a mindset in [...]Read More... from Why Chickens are Foundational To Homesteading
What to Ask Breeders before Buying Your Chickens Aug 15, 2022 - Spring is soon upon us, and it will be time to think seriously about getting some new chickens! I try to get a few each year so that the egg production can be maintained through the winter, it also allows the older girls to stop producing as frequently or even completely. As always, it’s highly [...]Read More... from What to Ask Breeders before Buying Your Chickens
Easter Egger: Everything You Need To Know About This Chicken Aug 12, 2022 - Whilst not strictly purebred, the Easter Egger has become a backyard favorite across America. With its cute looks and vibrant personality, what’s not to like? They are known as Easter Eggers because they can lay a wide variety of egg colors, and their plumage can also be in various colors. Generally, in the US, an [...]Read More... from Easter Egger: Everything You Need To Know About This Chicken
Brahma Chicken: Size, Egg Laying, Height and More… Aug 12, 2022 - Brahma Chicken: Size, Egg Laying, Height, and More… The majestic Brahma is an old breed with its roots far back in time; as with many heritage breeds, the exact genetic makeup of this bird is unknown. Historians have reconstructed the likely origins of this noble bird from clues left in the poultry books and journals [...]Read More... from Brahma Chicken: Size, Egg Laying, Height and More…
Golden Comet Chicken: What to Know Before Buying One Aug 5, 2022 - The Golden Comet chicken is one of the more recent hybrid chickens that has been bred for great egg production. It was initially ‘made’ for the commercial industry, but it has successfully transitioned into small farms and backyards worldwide and is possibly the most widely kept hybrid hen. This article will delve into its history [...]Read More... from Golden Comet Chicken: What to Know Before Buying One
Electric Fence for Chickens and Goats Aug 3, 2022 - We’ve all heard that “good fences make good neighbors,” and once you deal with animals, it makes a lot more sense! While you may have the courtesy not to wander onto your neighbor’s property and scatter their mulch, the same can’t be said for your chickens! Hoofstock is a whole other ballgame – particularly goats. [...]