Are you having problems with one your hens getting picked on? Is she missing feathers on her back even to the point of being bloody? These could be signs that you have chicken bullies on your hands. Chicken bullying can be a really frustrating problem, but it’s one you don’t have to live with. We’ll …
Chickens
Free-ranging urban chickens is a great way for your city flock to get some much needed exercise, take dust baths, find tasty plants and bugs to eat, and entertain themselves. We truly can’t speak highly enough about the benefits of free-ranged hens. With that said, free ranging in the city comes with its own specific …
One is the loneliest number even in the world of chickens. Chickens have a social order within their flock that is much like a family. Each chicken takes on a role in the flock, which is the basis for the pecking order. This starts even as chicks and once established, makes for a peaceful coop. …
We all know how curious chickens are and these fine-feathered beauties need a little help in keeping themselves out of mischief. Try these boredom busters to keep your chickens entertained! Bored chickens can cause all sorts of problems, from bullying and picking on each other, to destroying your gardens. It’s of the utmost importance to …
Building the chicken coop in shade has tons of great benefits for your flock. Learn the 4 reasons you should consider giving your hens some shade! Summertime is a chicken lover’s dream. Summer evenings spent sitting on the porch sipping lemonade and watching their flock chasing bugs, watching over their chicks and strutting their stuff …
If you’ve got a large flock of hens, you have been through the feast and famine of your chicken’s egg-laying. Is there a way to preserve chicken eggs so that you can keep the bounty of Summer into the winter months? We’re going to take a peek at six methods to preserve eggs. 6 Ways …