Protect Your Flock From Avian Flu With These Simple Tips
February 21, 2023Chicken-keepers should stay wary of avian flu, a deadly disease that, though not entirely preventable, can be safeguarded against with a few simple steps.
4 Reasons To Keep Chickens (That Aren’t Egg Prices)
February 16, 2023Egg prices are up (you’ve surely heard), but grocery costs aren’t the only reason you should consider keeping your own backyard chickens.
Keeping A Conservation Flock: Getting Started
January 19, 2023Backyard chickens are super popular today, but many breeds still face endangered status. Here’s what to keep in mind when starting a conservation flock to ensure a breed’s future.
Follow The Farmer-ish Journey Of Chick Outta Water
March 24, 2022Susan from the Michigan-based Chick Outta Water tells us about warding off hawks, battling coyotes and coming up with food-based chick names.
Protect Your Chickens Against H5N1 Avian Influenza
March 2, 2022The H5N1 avian flu has been found in the U.S., so flock-keepers need to take these extra steps to protect their chickens against the infectious pathogen.
Tips For Improving The Doors In Your Chicken Coop
September 22, 2020Chicken-keepers know that coop doors are critical to flock safety. These six tips keep things tight while improving chores for you, too.
7 Reasons To Choose Ducks Over Chickens
January 18, 2016Lisa Steele Backyard chickens are all the rage nowadays in rural and urban areas alike. Many towns and even cities are changing their laws to allow a small flock of chickens, but why not consider a few ducks instead? Ducks might actually make more sense for your family and be easier on your yard […]
5 Ways To Talk To Your HOA About Keeping Chickens
January 18, 2016Still not allowed to keep chickens where you live? Something’s gotta change.
11 Reasons to Keep Backyard Chickens
January 18, 2016Need a good reason to move beyond mere consideration and build the backyard coop? Here are reasons that will motivate you.
Chicken Anatomy 101
January 18, 2016Use these diagrams to help you learn more about hen and rooster anatomy.
