Welcome to another insightful post on ChickenMethod.com. Today, we’re discussing an incredibly important topic—safe handling of chicken eggs. You’ll learn all about collecting, cleaning, storing, and even consuming these nutrient-packed goodies from your feathered friends. Whether your eggs come from the perkiest Bantams or the majestic Jersey Giant, all eggs are created in pretty much … Read more
Raising backyard chickens can be an immensely rewarding experience, but it also comes with its unique set of challenges. One of these is ensuring proper ventilation in your chicken coop. Ventilation is crucial, not just for keeping your chickens comfortable, but also for their overall health and egg production. So let’s dive into some expert … Read more
Choosing the best flooring for chicken coops can make a huge difference in the overall health and happiness of your backyard flock. This article is designed to help you make the best decision based on the specifics of your coop, climate, and the unique needs of your chickens. Why Flooring Matters in a Chicken Coop … Read more
As an experienced chicken raiser, I often receive many questions about raising chickens. These inquiries range from the basic to the complex, each reflecting the diverse challenges and rewards of chicken keeping. This post will answer some of the most frequently asked questions, serving as a comprehensive guide for both newcomers and experienced chicken enthusiasts … Read more
What Are The Best Cold Hardy Chicken Breeds? If you’re venturing into backyard chicken keeping, selecting the right breed is crucial, particularly if you live in a colder climate. That’s where cold hardy chicken breeds come in, a specialty of some feathered friends who manage winter’s fury far better than others. In this post, we’ll … Read more
To Free-Range or Not to Free-Range: A Comprehensive Guide to Raising Free Range Chickens Free-range chickens are a hot topic among backyard hobbyists. Choosing whether to allow your chickens to roam freely can seem like a challenging decision. This article will provide an in-depth look into the concept of free-ranging, highlighting its benefits and challenges. … Read more
Every backyard chicken hobbyist knows the importance of monitoring the health and growth of their flock, but what about before they hatch? This is where egg candling plays a vital role. By peeking inside your eggs before you spend a lot of time incubating them, you can avoid wasting your time waiting on, well, nothing … Read more
Welcome to another adventure in the world of backyard chicken raising. Today we’re focusing on a key aspect of the chicken life cycle – incubation. This post will guide you on the best way to incubate chicken eggs. As an experienced chicken raiser, I have incubated numerous eggs, experiencing the joy and challenges it brings. … Read more
Delving further Into Distinct Chicken Breeds: Dorking, Dutch, Faverolles, Frizzle, Hamburg, and Houdan is a continuation of A List of Chicken Breeds which is part one of this 9-part series looking at the 53 breeds covered by the American Poultry Association. This is installment number four in the series which also includes A Chicken Breeds List … Read more
As a continuation of my listicle series on the 53 standard-sized chicken breeds, A List Of Chicken Breeds – Cochin to Domonique lists six more breeds whose origins are global. This writing will take you from China to the U.K. and from Cuba to The U.S.A. I hope you enjoy the trip! If you want … Read more