2 Families, 2 Flocks: Different Plans For Chicken-Keeping
April 26, 2023These two families employ very different plans to their chicken-keeping endeavors. Both work well, so read on for tips for your own flock!
Why Won’t My Rooster Roost On The Perch Anymore?
October 5, 2022Why would a rooster suddenly stop roosting on his provided perch? Here are four potential ailments, as well as one reason that just makes sense!
Some Chicken Behavior Can Be Downright Wacky!
September 28, 2022Some chicken behavior can be downright wacky, which is definitely the appeal of backyard poultry for many. Check out some weird things your birds may do.
Enjoy This Trio Of Fun Rooster Tails (Er … Tales)
March 9, 2022From a rooster gone postal to a traveling fella to a chanticleer’s charming trick, these three true rooster tales are sure to brighten your day.
Hatching Eggs From Your Flock: A Step-By-Step Guide
February 2, 2022It’s a Real Joy to See a Mamma Hen Raise Her Own Babies
Is Your Rooster Experiencing Mating Problems?
January 13, 2016If your rooster doesn’t seem interested in mating with his hens, there’s a likely explanation.
Have A Rooster Backup Plan
August 5, 2015Rachel Hurd Anger Adding to an existing flock in the city is tricky. Usually, we only want females. We aren’t allowed enough chickens on our property to breed, and because many roosters are prone to aggression and overbreeding, they’re often too dangerous to have around our small flock of laying hens. Plus, many cities […]
Pickin’ Chickens
September 9, 2013I have a Rhode Island Red. Is it true they are one of the nicest chicken breeds? And would the roosters likely end up hurting the other hens or baby chicks? —Jansen Fuller
The Case of the Curious Chicken
August 13, 2012Photo by Audrey Pavia This hen has been exhibiting a very weird behavior. I’ve had my flock of bantams for several years now, and I spend a lot of time watching them. So at this point, it’s hard for them to come up with a behavior I haven’t seen before. Yet, that is what happened […]
Waiting on Babies
May 28, 2012Photo by Audrey Pavia Betty Jo is one of the hens sitting on a clutch of eggs in my coop. Baby Jo and Betty Jo are sitting on a clutch they laid in the coop. They take turns, so I’m assuming the clutch has eggs laid by both hens. When the eggs hatch, it will […]
