Picking the right egg layers for your spring flock can be challenging, and that’s why I’m going to throw my two cents into the bloggosphere for the three best egg layers to get started this spring to see if I can take some of the guesswork out of the choices. Now, I’m not one to … Read more
Sex-link chickens offer a unique way to determine the sex of chicks at hatch, a feature especially popular among backyard flock owners and small-scale chicken farmers. These crosses are created using specific breed combinations so that males and females show different feather patterns or colorations. This article walks you through four popular sex-link chicken varieties … Read more
Ah, the joy of collecting fresh chicken eggs every morning! There’s something incredibly rewarding about reaching into those nesting boxes and retrieving the fruits of your labor. But, once you’ve got them, the question arises: how do you store these precious little gems to ensure they remain as fresh as the morning dew? Storing fresh … Read more