Salmon Faverolles are the ideal addition to any backyard flock. Their sweet, docile personalities make them excellent pets for families, while their hardiness and winter egg-laying abilities add practical value.
Expand—or start—your microflock the holiday way with this trio of chicken breeds originating from France. They really are three French hens!
Add a Festive Flair to Your Chicken Coop During the Holiday Season
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Give your chickens some holiday flair with these four projects for poultry-safe wreaths, which can be hung in or around the coop to add festive fun.
You Can Raise Turkeys Outside of Holiday Demand for Meat and Eggs
Turkeys have many of the same basic needs as chickens which makes adding a small flock a thriftier choice than adding waterfowl or a herd of mammals.
Keeping a closed flock of chickens is a practical and inexpensive way to maintain the spread of disease in backyard flocks.
Knowing what breeds to choose, managing stress and boosting egg production through nutrition can help hens produce more eggs for a longer period of time.
Keep an eye on patterns, offer a balanced diet, and make small management adjustments when needed. With a little observation and care, your hens will get back to laying normal eggs in no time.
With their good winter production and friendly personalities, these six breeds will make a wonderful addition to the backyard flock.
Providing our hens with proper nutrition and helping them maintain a healthy weight should help them live longer, healthier lives.
