It sounds like my hens are being tortured. The shrill cries, cackles, and shrieks they make when laying an egg are enough to have the neighbors making noise complaints or, on a particularly bad day, reporting a suspected murder. The ruckus made by my backyard chickens certainly sounds like an expression of discomfort, but does …
If you’re new to rearing chickens, you’ll most likely wonder how many eggs a chicken lays in a day. Do all hens lay one egg daily, or can they sometimes lay two? Or will your hens produce far less than this? Once you delve into how many eggs a chicken lays per day, you’ll stumble …
This is your complete guide to the best animals for small farms and homesteads! These are some of the best animals to raise when you’re just starting out, or even if you’re an experienced homesteader. We’ve included detailed info on animal health, the type of shelter they require, reproduction, different breeds, the equipment you’ll need, …