In a bid to rear a happy flock, farmers will often prepare a comfortable coop for their chickens. From providing nesting boxes to feeding areas and a roosting bar, there’s nothing happier for a...
Category: Chickens
Millions of people around America (and around the world, for that matter) are starting chickens for the very first time. And while most are raising chickens for eggs or meat, many are also...
Many backyard farmers live in small to mid-sized lots in an urban or suburban setting surrounded by neighbors. Which is probably why I am so often asked if chickens are noisy. We all know that...
Keeping chickens is not always effortless, and sometimes it requires you to be on your toes to help the fluffy flock when they get into trouble. Here are ten common problems and solutions that most...
Many of us have apple trees in our backyard. And making good use of our apples is a great way to get free juice, cider, and apple pies. But some apples have worms or are otherwise not fit for...
You may have heard of chickens dying while attacked by a dog or a predator, or perhaps from fireworks. Not by any obvious physical injury, but simply out of fear. Chickens can die of fright as...
