Nothing beats waking up in the morning walking to the nesting box and grabbing some freshly laid eggs for breakfast. Eggs are an excellent source of protein. They can be eaten as is, or used in a variety of dishes…
You’ve got the chickens, and you’ve got the coop, now what? Now you start setting up your chicken facilities and learning how to care for your chickens. Which substrate to use as your chickens’ bedding is a significant decision in…
As a good backyard chicken keeper, you never want to let your flock go hungry or thirsty. Ensuring that your chickens are well fed and watered will keep them healthy and laying many eggs for you. There are, however, times…
I’m not a fan of arugula at all. In fact, I can’t stand it but my husband likes it in his salads. When I am in a rush I sometimes accidentally grab a spring salad mix with arugula in it.…
I recently received a new flock of Bantam Cochin chickens and this time I decided to keep a rooster in the flock. Roosters help to keep the flock safe and with a five-year-old at home, we would like to raise…
I recently raised my fourth flock of baby chickens without a hen at home and wanted to share some tips and tricks I learned along the way. If you are thinking about raising baby chicks or just want to know…
Chickens have one of the most effective digestive tracts in the animal world. They do not have any teeth to bite, tear or chew the food they consume, so how do they break down food? Having chickens, you will know…
When your chickens start molting during the fall season it is important to increase their protein uptake. As they lose feathers and start the regrowth of new ones additional protein is required. Chicken feathers are made up of 97% keratin protein and…
There have been many questions regarding this subject because apricots are considered to be a high-carbohydrate fruit. We will also look into whether it is healthy for chickens to consume and if it supplies them with the right nutrients. If…
Most chicken owners are animal lovers and do not want their chickens to hurt in any way. They do all that they can to make sure that their chickens are kept safe, healthy, and happy. One thing that they do…