Hey! You love chickens too? Awesome! You’ll love this page with everything you’ve ever wanted to know about chickens, whether you’re a beginner or a 20-year chicken-raising veteran.
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Chicken Coops
If you find yourself torn between keeping your beloved chickens in a coop but are nervous about letting them free-range, you should consider using a …
Whether you’re already on a homestead or dreaming of being a homesteader, homesteading skills are invaluable – and lots of fun! They give you a …
Need chicken nesting box ideas? Start here! Chickens are amazing. They provide so much and generally ask for very little. They are often a staple …
Best Chicken Resources
Chicken Health
If you find yourself torn between keeping your beloved chickens in a coop but are nervous about letting them free-range, you should consider using a …
How long can chickens go without water? Water is life – and there is no way around this fact. Like humans, all animals we take …
Need chicken nesting box ideas? Start here! Chickens are amazing. They provide so much and generally ask for very little. They are often a staple …
Where to Buy Baby Chickens
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Chicken Eggs
Need chicken nesting box ideas? Start here! Chickens are amazing. They provide so much and generally ask for very little. They are often a staple …
If you’re new to keeping hens or want to expand your little flock, then the nesting boxes are vital. Here’s why. Hens are fussy (and …
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, …
Chicken Feed
Fermenting chicken feed may be the newest trend in chicken-keeping, but what is it, and is it worth your precious time and effort? It certainly …
If cows, sheep, or horses live on your homestead, you will likely have come across alfalfa. This versatile animal food contains loads of nutritional benefits …
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. To …
Funny Names for Chickens and Coops
Struggling to find the best funny chicken names? Let us help you out with this list of the 313+ cute and funny chicken names!
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Are you looking to spruce your coop with a sign or two to make things livelier? Then read this post! I’ve scanned through countless dozens …
I have 10 gorgeous chickens, no roosters. I’ve been searching for the perfect name for the chicken coop for months so I’ve compiled this ultimate …
More Chicken Awesomeness
Chicken Breeds
- Ameraucana Chicken
- Ancona Chicken
- Andalusian Chicken
- Bantam Chicken
- Barred Rock Chicken
- Belgian D’Uccle Chicken
- Black Star Chickens
- Brahma Chicken
- California Gray Chicken
- Catalana Chicken
- Cochin Chicken
- Easter Egger Chicken
- Egyptian Fayoumi Chicken
- Faverolle Chicken
- Hamburg Chicken
- Langshan Chicken
- Plymouth Rock Chicken
- Polish Chicken
- Sex Link Chickens
- Sicilian Buttercup Chicken
- Silkie Chicken
- Sultan Chicken
