What Can Chickens Not Eat? 19 foods to Avoid
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…
Category Homestead
Urban homesteading on a regular lot in the suburbs of Atlanta. Six years of backyard chickens — started with seventeen, down to three, and there’s a story behind every one. A garden I’m trying to get better at, cheese made with the wrong acid, and more sourdough starters killed than I can count. The canner is still in the box. It’s never too late to learn. Not a tutorial, and not a farm.
11 Benefits Of Raising Backyard Chickens and Disadvantages
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…
How Often Should You Turn Compost?
Gardening is an outdoor activity that many of us love, and for those of us, there is nothing better than getting close to nature and working with the earth in our hands. Compost is so essential to your soil, and…
12 Ways To Stop A Rooster From Crowing
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…
Omlet Eglu Chicken Coop Review (2026)
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…
Do Bantams Lay Eggs? Can You Eat Bantam Eggs?
Quick answer: Yes, bantams lay eggs, and yes, you can eat them. Bantam eggs are perfectly safe and taste just like regular chicken eggs, only smaller, about 1 to 1.5 oz each, so use roughly 2 bantam eggs for every…
The Surprising 13 Best Greens For Chickens
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…
How Long Do Fresh Laid Eggs Last?
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…
Backyard Chicken Statistics 2026: Households, City Laws, Eggs and Health Risks
About 11 million US households keep backyard chickens. See 2026 statistics on flock ownership, city chicken laws, egg production, Salmonella and bird flu, with charts and sources.
Do Rooster Collars Work? | No More Crowing
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…
