To light or not to light…that is the question. The debate continues among flock owners if adding supplemental lighting to your coop during the winter months is the best thing to do. Let’s look at the pros and cons of supplemental lighting, so you can decide for yourself if lighting your coop in the winter …
Chickens
Polish chickens are show stoppers! The fabulous head feathers of this chicken are not only unusual but also fun and quirky! While slated as “eye-candy” that is not the only benefit to having these chickens in your flock, their mild manner makes them the perfect choice for children, backyard flocks and 4-Hers to show at …
Starting with a brief history of chicken keeping, and ending with a gorgeous selection of farmhouse egg recipes, The Homesteader’s Natural Chicken Keeping Handbook is a must have for newbie and chicken keepers, alike. Not only is it gorgeous, with full color photographs and beautiful graphics, The Natural Chicken Keeping Handbook is chock full of …
Are you wondering though which tools, supplies, dimensions and all the little details you need to have for the ULTIMATE chicken coop? Don’t worry, we have you covered. After looking through all the FREE plans, we have shared in the 20 Free Chicken Coop Plans blog post, have you picked out a coop you want …
Do you love your chickens but have a hankerin’ to add ducks to your flock? Are you wondering if you could raise chickens and ducks together? The answer is YES! With a few simple adjustments in your coop and run, you can blend the two fowls together into a peaceful coop with each species going their …
We all know that your fine-feathered beauties enjoy their grains, but the same food can be boring for chickens as well as their owners. Here are 20 healthy chicken treats for your flock! Not sure what to give them as a treat? We have some tips on what not to feed them, how much you …