Got chickens ready to be processed but not sure how to remove the feathers? You’re not alone. Thankfully, there are a number of ways to make this happen. We’ll discuss many of them and you can decide which method will work best for you! The best way to pluck chickens really just comes down to … Read more
While a dog might be man’s best friend, they can also be loyal to your chickens! Keeping your chickens protected is one of the most important parts of having chickens. There are plenty of ways to make your coop predator proof, and having a dog is one of them. In this article we’ll discuss the … Read more
Raising your chickens free range has become a popular trend among chicken owners. Being able to see your chickens outside, under sunlight is more appealing than seeing them confined in the coop. While there is a huge list of perks for why you should raise free-range chickens, one of them is that you’ll profit more … Read more
If you own chickens, you probably already know it’s fun to watch their antics out in the coop or run. But have you spent enough time with your flock so they are used to you? If so, you may already know how to socialize chickens and understand the benefit of it. Socializing your chickens may … Read more
If you’ve ever found yourself out of breath trying to catch a wily chicken, this article is for you. It’s not as easy as it may seem. Though there are several methods out there, we’ll discuss our opinion on the BEST way to catch a chicken. We might also argue it’s the easiest as well. … Read more
If you’ve owned chickens for any length of time, you’ve most likely had a broody hen at one point. We’ve owned many broods over the years and, almost without exception, there is a broody one (or more) every year. We used to get upset over it but now we just roll with it. It’s part … Read more
For any chicken owner, keeping your chickens healthy is a number one priority. It is the key to having a thriving chicken farm. However, many farmers ponder the same question when cleaning their chicken coop: “can cleaning a chicken coop make you sick?” The short answer if yes, but it’s not all that common for … Read more
If you’ve been curious about raising your own meat birds but aren’t sure how, you’re not alone. Raising meat chickens for beginners can be scary if you haven’t done it before! We break down the process in this article to, hopefully, alleviate some of those fears. Chicken meat purchased from the grocery store may be … Read more
Yes, chicken diapers are real and are becoming commonly used by many chicken lovers. You don’t want to miss this read because it’s rather intriguing. Pampering our poultry has gone to an all-new level! If you’re thinking of adding diapers to your brood, read on to get all the details! Information gathering is good when … Read more
Those bags of feed store chicken scratch may not be ideal to give your chickens. If you want your chickens to be at their best, you’ll want to read this. We provide the perfect healthy homemade chicken scratch recipe for your brood! We’ll discuss what chicken scratch is, how it differs from chicken feed, whether … Read more