Have you ever pulled an egg out of the fridge and wondered how fresh is it? What’s inside? Is it fertilized? How can I tell if it’s okay to use? We certainly have, so we’re here to share several ways to test eggs for freshness, fertility, and surprises. Let’s take a look at some of …
Marcie Sextro
As a flock owner, there are many factors to take into account when choosing which chicken breeds to have in your flock. One of those factors is your climate. If you live in an area that consistently sees high temperatures in the summer, you’ll need heat tolerant chicken breeds for your flock! Most breeds of chickens do …
Fancy chickens are so much fun to add to your backyard flock. A pair or two of these unusual breeds can not only make for quite the conversation starter but can be visually stunning and add some quirkiness to your flock. Most of these fancy chicken breeds will be at home in any flock or …
There’s no doubt about it, baby chicks are adorable and fun. However, they come with a lot of responsibility for their health and well being, and it’s good to be prepared about chick illness and injury before it happens! Most new chicken keepers spend a lot of time worrying over their chicks, after all, they’re fragile …
Phew, your coop is done! Now, what type of nesting boxes are you going to create for your feathery flock of ladies? The possibilities are endless!! To get you started we have a few nesting box ideas for you to peruse, so let’s get started. Recycled Items Kitty Litter Nesting Boxes make lugging those heavy …
Early spring to late fall is the most glorious time to be a chicken keeper, because it means eggs, lots and lots of eggs, coming from your backyard flock. But, what do you do with all those eggs? We’ve gathered a huge assortment of recipes that use a lot of eggs just for you, along …