Whether you’re raising them for meat, eggs, or just for fun, it’s important for everybody who keeps backyard chickens to understand that it’s a year-round job! The health and happiness of your flock should always be your top priority, which means you need to know how to care for them in every season. As a… Read more »
Keeping backyard chickens as pets or food sources is a growing hobby in the United States. It can be fun and productive and is easy to get the hang of, but that’s not to say that it doesn’t require some dedicated work. Like any animal, chickens need constant care and maintenance, but once you learn… Read more »
When you start to keep backyard chickens, you quickly become attached to the members of your flock. If one day you come outside to greet them and find a few birds missing or worse, a gruesome scene of their demise, not only is it inconvenient, but heartbreaking as well. As a flock owner, it is… Read more »
When the average person thinks of their pet wish-list, animals like dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, etc. are usually the first to make the cut. There’s an argument to be made though for another animal as deserving of a spot among your top picks—chickens! Although they may not be a conventional choice, raising our feathered friends… Read more »
Raising your own chickens has become more and more commonplace in America over the last several years. Some people simply enjoy it as a hobby, others come to love them as pets, and many just prefer to know where the meat on their table comes from. The most popular reason for keeping backyard chickens though?… Read more »
When you’re out in the sun in the peak of summer tending to your yard or your barn, it doesn’t take long to overheat. So just imagine how your chickens must feel covered in feathers and cooped up in a tiny space with the rest of their flock! Backyard chickens are susceptible to the dangers… Read more »
Chickens make a great addition to any farm, ranch, or backyard! They’re fun to keep and provide a constant source of fresh eggs for your breakfast plate. Just like any creature, your chickens need a clean and orderly home to keep them healthy, happy, and comfortable. It’s your responsibility as their caretaker to give them… Read more »
