Why are ‘straight run’ chickens cheaper to buy? If you are a new-comer in poultry keeping, there are terms that will leave you more confused than before. One of such terms is ‘straight run’ chickens. This refers to the chickens or chicks that aren’t sexed prior to buying them. In other words, they are sold …
What are the disadvantages of dual-purpose chickens? There are always two sides to every story. This also applies to raising chickens. As a seasoned chicken owner, I can gladly point out a few positive attributes of broilers, layers and dual-purpose chickens. Likewise, I can tell you the negative side of each one of the aforementioned …
So, What breed of chickens should I raise for meat? As a chicken owner, I cannot overemphasize the importance of raising your own chickens for meat. This is because conventional poultry in most factory farm-settings is loaded with all kinds of additives. Besides, such chickens are often raised in a way that is not humane. …
So, what are the best chickens for small yards or coops? I started keeping chickens in a small yard before transitioning to a larger space. Since I was a beginner, I just picked a few chickens at random to get started. But after a while, I realized that not all breeds are suitable for small …
So, What do you need to know about Easter Egger chickens? I find Easter Egger chicken breed to be unique and fascinating in every aspect. From their distinctive feathers to their funny personalities and colored eggs, these birds are amazing to be among your flock. If you’re eager to know anything about Easter Egger chickens, …
So, what are the top breeds of show quality chickens for an exhibition? Raising, choosing and preparing exhibition chickens for the show allows me to learn proper animal husbandry. The entire project provides me with the right platform to take responsibility, make sound decisions and acquire showmanship skills. But knowledge of the right chicken breeds …
So, what do I need to show a chicken in an exhibition? The chicken exhibition is no different from any other show. However, the main idea is to select the right representative of the chicken breed to showcase its positive attributes. After all the chicken show is all about recognizing an individual’s effort in presenting …
What are the Bantam chicken Breeds that make good pets? For any ordinary person, raising chickens is all about eggs and meat. But to a seasoned chicken keeper, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to rearing chickens. I have raised chickens as pets as well and this seems to be …
I started rearing chickens as a hobby rather than for commercial reasons. Little did I know that some months later these lovely birds would bring more benefits to my family. Now I can smile all the way to the bank, enjoy fresh eggs and supplement my diet with chicken meat. My passion for raising chickens …
Free-Range vs Cooped Chickens So, free-range vs cooped chickens, which one will you prefer? By now you must be aware that they are two major options which are free-range and caged or cooped. In between, there are a handful of middle ground options that offer the best attributes of both worlds. The easiest decision to …