So, what are the chicken breeds the lay white eggs? With my experience in raising different breeds of layers, I can easily identify white egg layers in a flock. This knowledge is important to every poultry farmer raising different breeds of layers. Therefore, knowing the best white egg-laying birds means more income, especially if you’re …
We all enjoy having chicken eggs as part of our meals. These eggs being rich in essential nutrients that could improve your health. And the best way of obtaining fresh eggs is none other than keeping several layers in your backyard. So, what are the 5 best egg-laying chicken breeds? On our list of the …
Learning more about behavior changes in a flock of birds and what initiates it. Let’s start with what is a brooder chicken? In the course of keeping chickens, you will come to notice some changes among a certain group of hens. The changes are usually behavioral, especially during broody hen season. These are hens that …
How long do roosters live? When owning Backyard Chickens, you should have a full record of your entire flock and breeds. The record should show the trend and progress of each chicken breed in terms of productivity, growth, expenses, and lifespan. Speaking of the lifespan of a chicken, there’s a need to know how long …
There’s a growing trend among chicken keepers that has raised many questions. One, in particular, is can you have a chicken as a pet? Some chicken owners seem to be creating a strong bond with their specific flock of chickens and this looks really fascinating. Chickens are currently the newest friends to several family members …
More often than not, I get this question, What are the Best Beginner Chicken Breeds for Your Backyard? I think these are the best beginner chicken breeds that can be raised in the backyard. The truth is that there are more than a dozen breeds of chickens that are a perfect choice for the backyard, …
As a beginner, I had to overcome all the hurdles and constraints that come with keeping chickens for the first time, and my effort paid off. And here I am, ready to guide you on your quest to find the best chicken breeds for beginners. When I made up my mind to start keeping chickens, …
Many years of keeping chickens have exposed me to all vices that these domestic birds display under certain circumstances. That’s when I came to learn that no two chicken breeds have the same behavior. Some are docile, while others are highly aggressive, but a handful are considered friendly. The question most asked is “What are …
As a chicken keeper, I have always been fascinated by different breeds of layers and wondered which was the best backyard chicken for eggs. After a few discussions with other like-minded chicken owners, I concluded that different keepers have mixed feelings about backyard chickens for eggs. Inasmuch as we all have our choices when it …
