Quick answer: a standard chicken nesting box should be about 12 inches wide, 12 inches tall and 12 inches deep. Bantams can use 10-inch boxes, and big breeds like Brahmas and Jersey Giants need about 14 to 16 inches. Mount…
If you have ever introduced new chickens to your established coop, you will know that this seldom goes smoothly—your established flock which may normally be quiet, peaceful birds, suddenly revolt. Besides the loud squabbling, what can be more concerning is…
Quick answer: most of the time, chickens stop laying eggs because of shorter days, molting or age, and all three are normal. Hens need about 14 hours of light to lay steadily, so egg production drops every fall. If it…
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…
Chickens are usually fed commercial feed which typically contains sufficient levels of all vitamins and minerals required by chickens. However, chickens are very efficient at foraging and finding food. Dandelions can be a good source of minerals and vitamins for chickens. Plus…
Chickens are omnivores, which means they’ll eat just about anything you give them. That said, some foods are healthier for them than others. Chickens love to eat their favorite things like seeds, bugs, and worms, but they also enjoy eating…
If you are new to raising chickens you may not even know what a bantam chicken is, let alone how to know what type of chicken to pick for your flock. I have raised both, and it really depends on…
Does your garden produce too many Brussels sprouts for your family to eat? If so, you can feed them to your backyard chickens! Chickens love to eat sprouts, and you probably have other fruits or vegetables that they will enjoy…
A comb certainly gives a chicken a lot of character! Chicken combs are very useful to pay attention to if you are the flock’s caretaker. A backyard chicken’s health can often be determined by looking at its comb. Changes in…
Keeping backyard chickens as part of a homestead has increased in popularity over recent years. There are many factors to consider when keeping chickens, from what they eat to where they sleep. An important aspect is chicken roosts, but what…
