Chickens

Don’t risk losing your backyard chickens to predators! Keep your hens safe with these 24 features you’ll find on a predator-proof chicken coop. One of the biggest mistakes you can make while keeping a flock of backyard chickens is to not provide them adequate predator protection. You must have a safe, predator-proof chicken coop.  It can …

Okay folks, it’s about to get serious up in here. With the arrival of spring and chicken-keeping fever striking many, I feel the need to offer up a small dose of reality to prospective chicken keepers. There are a few downsides to raising chickens. Please don’t get me wrong, I love to encourage people to get chickens. …

Let me just preface this post by saying I hope to never become someone who talks people out of getting chickens. On the contrary, I frequently make it a point to encourage people to make room in their lives for these lovely fluffy butts! Even so, there are some things to consider before getting chickens, …

There’s almost nothing more devastating than the sudden loss of a beloved chicken to a predator. While it can seem overwhelming and hopeless, there are many ways you can be proactive and protect your flock from common chicken predators. Different types of predators require different preventative measures. Below, we’ll outline exactly what steps to take …

It’s extremely important to start off your chicken rearing experience with the best livestock you can possibly get. Healthy and happy chicks will turn into healthy and happy hens that will live long lives and provide plenty of delicious eggs for your family. But you may be wondering how to buy chicks that are healthy …

Learn the different ways your backyard flock can help you manage waste by implementing one of these methods of composting with chickens. Let’s face it, chickens make a ton of poop! When we were raising chickens in the city, we were constantly asked, “What do you do with all the poop? Throw it in the …