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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 chicken eggs are not the same as fresh farm eggs. Let’s take a closer look at free range eggs vs store bought! Commercial Eggs Are … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 pasteurization can be a double dirty word for those of us who firmly believe in not washing or cleaning our collected eggs. After reading this, … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more