Suppose you don’t have a rooster, no worries. No incubator? No problem. Believe it or not, you don’t need either. That’s right! In this article, we’ll show you how to hatch chicken eggs without an incubator. A broody hen will take care of it for you. However, there is a process involved to get things … Read more
Buying fertilized chicken eggs doesn’t have to be scary! In fact, getting fertilized eggs from a breeder is a fairly easy way to have more control over your future chickens. You get to select the breed, incubate them, watch them hatch and grow. It’s a very rewarding process. If you are new to raising chickens, … Read more
Choosing to raise chickens is a big decision that requires a LOT of forethought and commitment of your time and attention. Some of us raise chickens for the pure joy of it, while others do so as a source of food. Whatever your reasoning, it is super helpful to understand what the advantages and disadvantages … Read more
Do you have one or several chickens that seem to prefer the neighbor’s yard rather than their own? Continuously going next door to gather your feathered kids and bring them home can be a pain. But, stop and think about your neighbor. Although they may not think much of it at the time, eventually, the … Read more
If you have gone out to your coop to find feathers strewn about and your chickens are standing there naked, don’t panic! They are more than likely going through a natural process called molting. There’s nothing more pathetic than seeing your pet chickens bald, boney, and looking like an emaciated creature from a tarp pit. … Read more
Protecting your chickens from predators is an ongoing battle. As it turns out, many animals find chickens to be a great meal, and there are many predators that may try to do just that by nabbing your flock right out of the coop. No matter how well built you think your coop is, those crafty … Read more
How Eggshells Benefit Your Chickens It seems a bit weird to feed your chickens eggs in general, but eggshells? We may surprise you in telling you eggshells are a superfood for your chickens, for you, your pets, and the earth. Your chickens are producing a source of food that keeps on giving. There’s so much … Read more
Most of us loathe snakes of any kind. Going out to gather eggs from the coop has proven to give many chicken owners a shocking scare. A snake curled up in the nesting box around the eggs sends chills up and down the spine. Far worse, blindly reaching in to get the eggs, you discover … Read more
Everything You Need to Know About Safely Cleaning Eggs Not all chicken eggs have fecal matter on them. Most often, when we get farm fresh eggs, any dirt on the egg is automatically assumed it’s chicken poop. You’ll be surprised to learn that washing eggs may not always be the best solution! However, many of … Read more
Just like us, chickens tend to hate being cooped up all day with nothing to do. In fact, boredom and lack of engaging activity within your flock can lead to decreased egg production and aggressive, undesirable behavior, such as bullying and egg eating. That’s why it’s imperative to keep your hens entertained with exciting, interactive … Read more