What To Do With Roosters When All You Want Are Hens?
So, you are going to raise hens, but you need a clutch of chicks or hatching eggs to get started. After carefully sourcing the perfect place to get them, you …
Raising Chickens
What To Do With Old Laying Hens – To Keep Or Cull, That’s The Question
Isn’t it fun getting baby chicks! They’re tiny, fuzzy, and fun to take care of. Over time you enjoy the hundreds of eggs they lay, watch them grow, and enjoy …
Pros and Cons of Pasture Raised Chicken – Why It’s Here To Stay
Pastured chickens are something many of us who raise chickens are either finding a keen interest in, or we have actually taken the plunge and changed over to. This system …
Pets And Farm Animals Chickens Can Get Along With…An In-Depth Look
Whether you have backyard chickens or rural chickens, it’s important to know what other animals they do or don’t get along with. We have your usual farm animals along with …
Free Range Eggs vs Store Bought
You may never view store-bought eggs in the same light as you once did after you read this. Many people will tell you, “an egg is an egg.” However, commercial …
Do Chickens Need Vaccinations? The Answer May Surprise You
Most of us would never even think of vaccinating chickens. After all, they are, well, yardbirds. Contrary to that school of thought, chickens require care just as any other pet …
An Exercise In Patience – How To Transition Chicks From Brooder To Coop
As your little chicks approach the time to graduate from a brooder to the coop, we have many people asking us about how to transition chicks from brooder to coop. …
Are Pasteurized Eggs More Beneficial?
We are proud of our fresh eggs straight from the coop. But what if we were to tell you that those coveted eggs might be hiding something dangerous? Egg …
Can You Put A Chicken Coop In The Vegetable Garden?
Aw, yes, heaven in our backyard. We have our chickens content while free-ranging and exploring. We sit back to admire the beautiful garden we just put in that will soon …
Should I Free Range My Chickens – Pros, Cons And Everything In Between
Debating whether or not to let your chickens free-range is something many of us who own chickens mull over. It’s like allowing your teenager to take the car for the …
