With winter here, you are preparing for harsh nights and chilly days. But one thing you might not have prepared for is the waterer. You soon find that water only lasts a few hours before it freezes over. So you do what anyone would do and start changing the water every few hours to keep …
Once again, winter is upon us. And whether you are a seasoned chicken owner or new to the game, it can be a scary time. We worry that our chickens won’t keep warm or that smaller hens will get frostbite. It seems like everyone uses heat lamps to keep their hens extra warm. But what …
Keeping chickens gives you farm fresh eggs, straight from your backyard. And every chicken owner knows that what you feed your hens affects how they taste. How do you get the richest eggs? You have to provide them the highest quality feed. Many backyard keepers have taken to making their chicken feed for this reason. …
Many of you are probably new to the idea of fermenting foods. But people have been fermenting food for centuries for gut health. And wouldn’t you know that your chickens could also benefit from this practice? There are so many claims why fermented chicken feed is best for your chickens. But are they real? Will …
No one expects to have more eggs than they can consume. But once your flock gets so large, it gets harder and harder to use up all the eggs yourself. Before you know it, you have entire cartons full of eggs that you can’t use yourself. You might be thinking, “Should I donate or sell …
Keeping track of large flocks is a difficult task. Even the most experienced chicken owners have a hard time remembering past a specific number. But thankfully, there is a little trick to keeping things in line. Legbands are a useful thing to have in a flock. And you might find that getting your system down …
At What Age Should I Buy My First Chickens? So you’ve got everything ready. You planned your perfect chicken coop and run. You even started landscaping for the best foraging. You also remembered to get in good with all your neighbors, and nothing is holding you back from getting farm-fresh eggs. If you are wondering, At …
The cold briskness of winter is fast approaching. We thought it would be a great idea to talk about how to care for chickens in cold climates. You might feel overwhelmed by this thought. But cold weather is nothing to fear. Chickens are hearty creatures. With a few adjustments, you will be well prepared, and …
Most people don’t think choosing a feeder is hard work. You go to the store and just grab whatever you find that looks nice. But, there is a little more to picking chicken feeders than that. If you don’t choose the right feeder the first time, you will throw money trying them all. So, here’s …
Chances are if you have chickens, your goal is to have fresh eggs. And you can’t have fresh eggs without a suitable nesting box. When you design your coop, there are so many options that it can get confusing. Today we are going to make your search a little easier. We are going to show …