Burning Question: Are Chickens Pets or Food?
July 8, 2015Chicken is America’s meat of choice—and it’s also an endearing animal. Many farmers are split on how to view the queens of the poultry world.
There’s Never Been A Better Time To Raise Chickens
July 8, 2015This one thing is always missing from list articles about why someone should keep chickens: self-sufficiency. If you’ve been reluctant to fill a coop with hens, you’re still buying supermarket eggs, and you’ve noticed you’re shelling out twice the price you were a few months ago, you can thank the bird-flu epidemic. The good […]
5 Completely Ridiculous Things To Do With Your Chickens
June 26, 2015Warning, this post is not for “serious” chicken keepers. Everyone else wants to have a little fun may proceed.
4 Ways To Keep Chickens Cool On Hot Summer Days
June 24, 2015Don’t let the heat get the best of your chickens. Keep them cool with these tips.
My Hens Are Laying Fewer Eggs; What Should I Do?
June 17, 2015Even when we do things right, we must rely on chicken biology for egg production. Consider these things if your flock’s egg production is in decline.
6 Ways Herbs Can Help Your Chickens
June 15, 2015Culinary herbs provide health benefits for both you and your flock, so start growing and using them today.
Moving? 6 Ways to a Fresh Start In an Existing Coop
June 3, 2015Moving can be tough, especially when animals are involved. If you’re relocating to a new property and taking your flock with you it’s important to keep their health and safety in mind—both during traveling and when it’s time to introduce your flock to their new coop. One of the options when moving your ladies […]
Chickens Won’t Eat Everything …
May 27, 2015Last weekend, my husband and I finally finished cleaning out the old shed for what we’re dubbing a “Barn Razing.” It’s been a year in the making, so the event of destroying the old structure deserved a quality name. Among things that needed to be thrown away: a nearly empty bag of old straw bedding […]
7 Culprits of Weak-Shelled Eggs
May 20, 2015Today, I’m sitting on nine dozen eggs. I wash them after collecting them to store in the refrigerator. This way, they’re ready to go if I get the chance to sell or gift them. Unfortunately, we’re having a problem. One hen’s brown eggs are so delicate that when I wash them, they crumble to pieces […]
Gardening with Chickens
May 14, 2015Gardening with chickens can be a lot of fun. They’re often underfoot (and under shovel) doing some of the grunt work, like removing weedy sprouts and wriggling ground pests. The problem is that chickens don’t know when to stop helping. Growing food in small spaces is challenging enough on its own, but add a […]
