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…
Raising backyard chickens can be a rewarding experience, but it’s important to know what you are getting into. If you want to raise chickens for fresh eggs, or just give your kids the opportunity to learn about farm life raising…
As backyard chickens owners we always worry about the health of our chickens. We want to make sure they are living a healthy life in their coop and that they don’t get sick or have any illnesses. Usually, when obvious…
No one likes to see food go to waste. If you have chickens you are probably used to feeding them kitchen scraps. I know I like to feed my flock tasty vegetable scraps all the time. I have a pretty…
Weighing the benefits of raising chickens in your backyard? There are many benefits and some disadvantages to having backyard chickens. I will go over both the pros and cons of raising backyard chickens. It will be up to you to…
The Omlet Eglu has a metal skirt to protect your chickens, it’s easy to move around a backyard, and you use a quick twist a handle to lock your chickens up at night. It’s plastic and will last a long…
The word “bantam” refers to a small variety of fowl. Bantam chickens are charming chickens to have in your backyard. Bantams are docile chickens with friendly, curious natures and prominent personalities. Bantams start laying eggs at 22-28 weeks old. Bantam…
There are many greens you can feed your chickens but what are the best greens? I grow a lot of different leafy green vegetables in my garden and my chickens get to sample most of them. In this article, I…
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…
The lockdowns that started since 2020 have caused an explosion in families raising backyard chickens. About 11 million U.S. households kept backyard chickens in 2025, up from 5.8 million in 2018, according to the American Pet Products Association (via Axios). People…
