Very few natural phenomena cause as much disgust in humans as a clump of tiny, wiggly maggots. However, your chickens have a completely different perspective. …
Can Chickens Eat Maggots? (Don’t Mind If They Do!) Read More »
Anyone who keeps chickens will know that they can be very individual characters. What works for one of your girls won’t necessarily work for another. …
How to Break a Broody Hen Nicely [5 Humane Ways] Read More »
When I first considered raising hens on my backyard hobby farm, one benefit rose quickly to the forefront – no more wasting food! Two of …
A few years ago, after many failed attempts, one of our hens finally managed to hatch a clutch of six chicks. Soon afterward, my delight …
Many new chicken owners take on a small flock of hens, thinking that chicken-keeping is a doddle. But then realize that their newly-introduced poultry is …
Do Chickens Need Light at Night to Lay Eggs? [and Do Chicks?] Read More »
For many years, I only fed my chickens whole or cracked corn. I hoped they were getting all the nutrients needed from the bugs, seeds, …
Is Cracked Corn Good for Chickens and Egg Production? Read More »
Chicken meat is a healthy and classic family (and farm) staple! But rooster meat has a reputation for being inedible, chewy, bland, and not worth …
Can You Eat a Rooster? Are Male Chickens Edible? Read More »
As the cold winter weather settles in, we’re all inclined to spend more time in bed. Even chickens get up later in winter, waiting until …
Along with the fruits and vegetables you raise in your garden, you also raise livestock that depends upon you for a safe environment. If you …
Struggling to find funny chicken names? Let us help you out with this list of the 115 best cute and funny chicken names! From people’s …
115 Cute and Funny Chicken Names for Your Hens and Roosters Read More »
If you’re anything like me, that first chilly breeze in September will send you into flashbacks of slipping on ice, busting out water buckets, and …
How to Keep Farm Animals Warm In Winter [11 Easy Ways] Read More »
After a surprisingly mild October, temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere are now plummeting, and it’s time to make sure all your animals and poultry have …
How to Keep Chickens Warm in Winter Without Electricity Read More »
My chickens know more about ancient customs than I do! Every Easter, they promptly stop laying eggs, obviously respecting the medieval tradition that banned the consumption …
If you’re new to keeping chickens, it may surprise you to know that they don’t like to sleep on the floor. Chickens need a place …
13 Chicken Roost Ideas for Chickens Roosting in Style! Read More »
It’s safe to say that chicken lovers can get a bit obsessive about their hens! There isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t …
Inside Amazing Chicken Coops – 13 Pictures to Inspire and Delight Your Hens Read More »
