Category Backyard Chickens

I always seem to end up with a ripe banana or two that has not been eaten and is starting to turn brown. My daughter will only each fresh bananas straight from the grocery store. Once the peel starts to…

The first time I heard one of my chickens sneeze I admit that I freaked out a little. After some research, I found that while it may seem very strange to us, it’s not uncommon for a chicken to sneeze.…

Most people think that chickens only lay two color eggs; brown and white. There are, in fact, a whole host of other color eggs that chickens can lay.  Chickens can lay a variety of different colored eggs from white to…

Think about feeding your chickens eggplants or aubergines? If your wondering do chickens like eggplant in the first place? The answer is yes they do. Well, at least my chickens do. Your flock could of course be different depending on…

Spurs can be pretty scary to deal with for any rooster owner as they can be dangerous to the flock as well as the chicken owner and their family. Our rooster has attacked every member of our family, including the…

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…