People often ask me if I think it's better to keep chickens or quail. As I keep both species and have done so for many years, I have gained a lot of experience and appreciation for their different...
Category: Chickens
What do you do with chickens when you go on vacation? It can be a tough decision to leave your backyard chickens unattended for any length of time, and a poultry owner has to find the right balance...
There's a problem in your backyard that you need to fix. You've found broken eggshells with the yolk and egg white gone, but you don't know which chicken is responsible. How do you figure out who's...
When you think of a chicken, what comes to mind? Most likely, it's a big white or brown egg-laying hen. But there are other types of chickens out there too. One of these is the bantam chicken. This...
Chickens are one of the most popular farm and backyard animals all around the world. They are a great source of meat, and they also provide eggs for your morning meal, but chickens also make great...
Eggs are a nutritious, healthy food source that many people love. But sometimes, they will have small holes in their shells. This can happen for several reasons - some are harmless, while others can...