Dave Have you ever had those mornings when you couldn’t get comfortable because, well, you had to go but you couldn’t go? You know what I mean. Now, can you imagine how a hen feels as a result of chicken egg binding? I joke around, but egg binding can be serious. In fact, it can be … Read more
Chickens come in all shapes and sizes, colors and patterns, personalities, and dispositions. Like most animals and people, there are nice ones, grumpy ones, mean ones, happy ones, etc. So which breeds are the most friendly chicken breeds? I’m sure if you asked ten chicken ranchers, you would get ten different answers. And they would … Read more
If you’ve ever found yourself pondering, “Should I raise chickens?”, you’re not alone. This seemingly simple question crosses the minds of countless individuals who are enticed by the idea of owning and raising chickens. I remember when I first considered the idea, my mind brimming with questions. How much time, effort, and money would it … Read more
What are sex-link chickens? Have you ever wondered how to tell your chicks apart by sex? The magic is in sex-link chickens! Sex Link chickens are specially bred so that the chicks are easily sexed at hatching. This makes sexing chicks a breeze, saving you from raising up roosters when you don’t need them in … Read more
When I was a kid you couldn’t really find brown eggs in the grocery store. White egg-laying chicken breeds ruled the roost. Those were the days of white bread, white eggs, sugary drinks galore, and leaded gasoline. A lot has changed since then thank goodness because what we have learned since those bleached-out times is … Read more
Raising your chickens is rewarding because you get fresh eggs and fresh chicken meat, and it’s fun to watch them grow, play, and produce. But while your backyard buddies offer these rewards freely, there could be a price to pay for raising chickens if you’re not careful about how you handle them. There are health … Read more
I am very fortunate to own a small plot of land surrounded by hundreds of acres of forest. I can let my chickens free-range without too much worry. The point is that they make themselves at home on property other than my own, and nobody cares. There will come a time soon when a neighbor … Read more
This is about the essential equipment, housing, tools, and know-how to find out what you need to raise chickens. I’m including everything that you can find to make your chickens comfortable, safe, and healthy, from the baby chick stage to adulthood. I’m going to assume that you already know why you want to raise chickens, … Read more
Chickens lay eggs consistently for 2 to 3 years for most breeds. After that time, they slow down and eventually stop laying altogether. Old age is one of the reasons why chickens stop laying eggs. I want to talk about this, and some other reasons as well. I had a flock several years ago when … Read more
