Want to know if you’re eating healthy chicken meat? Us too. The best way to know what your chicken meat has been fed or how it’s been cared for is to find a chicken farmer in your area you trust, or simply raise your own! We discuss some of the best meat chicken breeds out…
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…
We all want to protect our chickens from predators and from ‘flyin the coop.’ This means we need to choose the best wire mesh for a chicken run. Similar to how there are countless amounts of chicken breeds, there are plenty of different wire meshes to use. You also have to keep factors like predators,…
If you’re on the fence on whether to build or buy a chicken coop, you’re not alone. The amount of information out there is overwhelming! In this article we’ll take a look at all the angles of both building and buying a chicken coop to hopefully provide a lot more clarity on the dilemma. There’s…
What’s better? A mobile chicken coop vs a stationary one? HELP! If you’re pondering this question and just can’t make up your mind, this article may be for you. There really is no right or wrong answer when it comes to having a mobile chicken coop vs stationary but it’s helpful to know when each…
Looking for a sweet, kid friendly, brown egg-laying, beautiful chicken breed? How about the Wyandotte! The Wyandotte chicken breeds are all-American. One of the first dual-purpose breeds created in America and these chickens have been proven to be very valuable. Wyandottes can withstand harsh winters, lay 3 to 4 large eggs each week, and stay…
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…
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…
A very common chicken called the Rhode Island Red got its start in a tiny New England town. Most of us who happen to own one of these yardbirds can attest to the fact they are a great addition to any flock! Overview Rhode Island Reds are one of the most commonly owned breeds of…
So, you want to build a sweet pad for your brood but the question keeps popping up, “What kind of wood should I use for a chicken coop?” Well you’ve come to the right place because we are going to break down what you need to know about wood and what works best for coop…