When it comes to hatching eggs you have only two options, put them in an incubator or let a broody hen do the hatching for you. Each option has definite pros and cons, and each chicken keeper has their own preference. There are many differences between hatching eggs using an incubator and using a broody …
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Fresh eggs are much different from store-bought, factory farm eggs. Let’s talk about what makes these eggs better when compared to store-bought. It turns out; there’s more to the term than just making a cute home decor sign. For starters, eggs come in a variety of colors, from white to brown, to blue to green, even some shades of …
“Are my chickens cold?” Concern over whether it’s too cold for chickens is, hands down, the most frequent question we get asked about winter chicken care, especially from new keepers living in cold climates. A lot of people who are curious about raising chickens can’t imagine leaving them outside in their unheated coop in the dead of …
Feeding chickens can be expensive, especially when you buy organic or non-GMO feed. Learn what chickens eat naturally to help save on your feed bill. With a little planning and creativity, raising chickens doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Like us, you may have realized that the cost of chicken feed is …
We here at Backyard Chicken Project were given the chance to review Tasty Grubs and jumped at it! We’re so excited to tell you all about this wonderful product and how great it is for your flock. What are Tasty Grubs? Tasty Grubs are dried black soldier fly larvae. Tasty Grubs are not only a …
Bringing your very own chicks into this world can be fun and exciting, but also incredibly nerve-wracking. It’s very important to do as much research as possible before hatching chicks, whether you’re using a broody hen or an incubator. The very first step in that research is to understand the basics of hatching chicks. Once …