Can Chickens Swim?
There are enough reports of owners finding their chickens dead in swimming pools, ponds, and even large drinking basins to…
What Are The Parts Of A Chicken Coop?
Chicken coops come in a wide variety of designs and can be made from various materials. Some chicken owners go…
Do Chickens Need Oyster Shell?
If you keep backyard chickens, it can be confusing when it comes to what you will need to provide to…
13 Signs My Chickens Are Sick
As backyard chickens owners we always worry about the health of our chickens. We want to make sure they are…
Do Bantams Lay Eggs?
The word “bantam” refers to a small variety of fowl. Bantam chickens are charming chickens to have in your backyard.…
From Scraps to Soil: The Art of Making Nutrient-Rich Compost
Composting is a natural process that converts organic waste into a nutrient-dense soil amendment, suitable for enriching garden beds and…
What Is A Chicken Tractor?
A chicken tractor is a moveable chicken coop on wheels. The chickens have access to the ground beneath and as…
17 Reasons Vegetable Gardening Is Worth It
Asking yourself the question “is vegetable gardening worth it? I did not start with the proverbial green thumb but I…
Treating Shock In Chickens | What To Do
I like to let my backyard flock free-range in our yard, this has benefits and dangers. This winter my husband…
Compost Vs. Manure For Vegetable Gardens
For your vegetable garden, you only want the best to make sure that you can grow a high volume of…
How To Introduce New Chickens to Your Existing Flock
Chickens are governed by a strict social hierarchy or pecking order that maintains peace in the flock. Introducing new chickens…
