Raising chickens in winter can be extremely challenging. Especially if you live somewhere that consistently sees temperatures drop well below zero and snow is much more than a four letter word. If you’re facing brutal winters, it’s best to take the time to understand exactly what your chickens need, and how you can give it …
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The holidays are coming, and you know who you still need to shop for? Your chickens! You may be thinking I’m crazy to suggest this, but buying gifts for chickens is a totally natural thing to do! I mean, people buy gifts for their pets at Christmas time, so why not add your feathery friends …
Learn what hearty foods to use for winter chicken feed that will help your backyard flock get through the biting cold of frigid weather. As they say, winter is coming. And you know what that means… it’s time to start preparing your flock for the cold blustery weather. We get asked frequently how to care …
We here at Backyard Chicken Project have been encouraging people to use the deep litter method in their chicken coop for years. This method is simply the best chicken coop bedding solution! Deep litter bedding is clean, healthy for your flock, and a lot less work for you. There’s really no reason not to do …
My husband and I have been raising chickens in Western New York, where the winter temperatures consistently drop well below zero. We see harsh winds, nor’easters and plenty of piled up snow and ice. Over the years we’ve found several unique ways to winterize the chicken coop to ensure our birds will make it through …
While there are tons of wonderful chicken breeds out there, we’ve picked our top five chicken breeds for kids based on their personality, ease of care, and temperament. These five breeds fit the bill for the perfect family pet-with-benefits! If your family is thinking about bringing chickens into your backyard, this post is for you! …