What to do with roosters

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 set your plan into action. However, after they have reached eight weeks old, you begin to notice some chicks are larger and look different than…

What to do with old hens

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 all their antics in the coop. But what about when they get old? Egg production drops but they still need to eat…can you justify keeping…

Pros and cons of pastured poultry

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 of raising chickens is highly beneficial for you, the chickens, and the end-user (consumer.) In this article we’ll take a closer look at the pros…

farm animals chickens

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 some unexpected animals that people may have around chickens. So, let’s dive in to see how our yardbirds get on around other warm-blooded species (and…

should chickens get vaccinated

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 would, and that includes ensuring they are properly vaccinated. But do chickens NEED vaccinations? The answer is yes or no, depending who you talk to….

ways to transition chicks from brooder to coop

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. So, we’re going to outline what you need to look for to know when it’s the right time and how to move them over without…

can you put a chicken coop in a vegetable garden

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 bring forth tomatoes, lettuce, and all sorts of vegetables. But wait…can you put a chicken coop in the vegetable garden? Let’s hit the rewind button…

should i free range my chickens

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 first time. You worry until they come back home safely, and every time they take the car out, you worry as well. By the end…