If you have never had a rooster before you’re in for a loud surprise. Stopping a rooster from completely crowing is next to impossible. There are however ways to reduce the amount of crowing and decrease the noise level. Through…
Chickens are highly social animals who thrive best in flocks. As a chicken owner, the last thing you want is for your chicken to feel lonely and bored. Naturally, you want your single chicken to be happy even though they…
If you’re thinking of adding a rooster to your flock then you have several things to consider. There are many pros and cons of having a rooster. Whether you should get one will depend on a variety of factors such…
You have been waiting in anticipation for your baby chicks to hatch. You have done your research on everything involving chicks, from learning how to take care of them to ensure that they have the food they need to survive…
Chickens are omnivores and enjoy eating many types of leafy green vegetables. Every flock is different and some prefer certain leafy greens over others. Your backyard chickens might like differet vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus cabbage, or the leafy Swiss chard. As backyard chicken keepers you should try out different veggies for…
There’s nothing more exciting than watching a new life emerge from an egg. This is a process called hatching, in which the chick breaks through its shell and begins to take its first breath of air. At this moment, it…
Chickens live their lives by the sun. When it rises in the morning, they wake up, and when it sets in the evening, they return to their coop. They are creatures of habit. However, you may have noticed that your…
Are you thinking of letting your chickens roam free? Before you decide to free-range your chickens, you should study the benefits and dangers and decide if it will work for your flock. Teach your chickens how to free-range in a…
I live in an urban area and recently started a new flock of backyard chickens. While researching hatcheries to buy baby chicks from I noticed that most hatcheries have a minimum chick order of 15. If you’re like me and…
