She’ll learn that keeping it simple is the secret to fresh eggs, a happy flock and a little more joy. There’s something about a summer morning in your own backyard. The quiet hum, the soft cluck from the coop, the first sip of coffee. On mornings like this, backyard chicken keeper Shelby Diebold (@vineygrovegoats) and […]
Understand How to Score Your Flock's Feathers to Determine Overall Health
Broodiness, parasites and roosters, along with molting, can cause feather loss in hens. Learn how to identify the cause and take appropriate action.
Providing your flock with good nutrition and plenty of hydration can help lessen the chances of heat stress and other heat-related illnesses during the final days of summer.
Sheep of different age, sex and purpose have varying needs. Here's our guide to sheep nutrition as well as a word about copper.
Can chickens eat bell peppers? Yes! Chickens can safely eat red, orange, yellow and green bell peppers, and many chickens seem to prefer the sweeter taste of the red, orange and yellow varieties. Learn how to safely feed bell peppers to your flock, including which parts of the pepper chickens can eat, how much to […]
Provide These Herbs to Help Your Chickens Feel Better When the Feathers Are Flying
The Wyandotte is a hardy dual-purpose bird with loose, fluffy feathering that lends to its round shape.
What and how to feed sheep is important, but minerals and copper also play crucial roles. Here are the key aspects of what you need to know.
Mark your calendar—you’ve got some chicken chores to do!
The dry heat of the southwestern U.S. poses unique challenges for backyard chicken keepers—but not anything you can’t overcome.
Introduce your kids to the joys of chicken keeping with one of these beginner-friendly breeds.
