If you are raising chickens, you have probably been to your local farm store to buy some chicks they sell there. The store has picked out a few common breeds, had them sexed (determined if they are male of female), and sorted them accordingly. This is how a lot of people choose their chickens, which … Read more
So you’ve either built or bought that sweet chicken coop for your flock…now what? When it comes to raising farm animals of any kind, whether it be sheep, cattle, pigs, goats, turkeys or of course chickens, they’re generally quite simple to look after if you have the right equipment. We’re talking basic needs here…food, water, and … Read more
One of the things that is vitally important for the overall health of your chickens is an unlimited supply of fresh water. It sounds simple enough right? I mean just put out a small trough and fill it with fresh water periodically. I wish it were that easy…chickens are messy! Before you know it, they … Read more
Like us people, chickens need a safe place to sleep at night. But unlike us, or other animals, they seek out a roost as their preferred place to sleep at night. So in addition to building your chicken coop – making a nice roost is also part of the process – but a very FUN … Read more
Nest boxes play an important (and fun) part of raising chickens. There are dozens of everyday items that can function nicely as a nest box. In this article we’ll take a look at a few popular nest box options and where to find these items. Wood Nest Box Traditional wood nest boxes work great. Since … Read more