Need a good reason to move beyond mere consideration and build the backyard coop? Here are reasons that will motivate you.
Herbs and garlic can help keep your flock in fine shape.
Courtesy .brioso./Flickr Odd eggs are par for the course in the world of backyard chicken-keeping and are usually still fine for the frying pan, as well as a little laugh. On the whole, egg abnormalities should usually not cause any concern. Sometimes, though, bizarre eggs may indicate a deficiency in vitamins or a hereditary anomaly […]
Photo by Audrey Pavia Henryfonda and Liberty, my two young roosters When I decided to let one of my hens hatch three eggs a few months ago, I had my fingers crossed that I’d get all girls. I knew that was unlikely, so I decided I’d be happy with two. It turns out I didn’t […]
Use these quick facts to better understand how your chickens operate.
Give your hens a clean place to lay with this simple DIY project.
Plan a coop that won't interfere with neighborhood aesthetics.
Take these precautionary steps to keep disease out of your flock.
Courtesy Stock.XCHNG Urban chicken keepers need to be aware of chickens’ sex when getting new chicks and have a back-up plan if a rooster is in the mix. It’s illegal to keep roosters in many cities. There is nothing feminine about roosters. They strut, pick fights, are vigilant in their duties to protect their hen-folk […]
