On Facebook, I see people asking why chickens can’t fly, so I thought it would be a good topic for an article. Can chickens fly? While it seems like chickens can’t fly, our feathered friends DO have the CAPABILITY to get some airlift – they’re just not that good at it. In fact, the longest…
I, for one, am not the biggest fan of electricity. In fact, I try to avoid it if possible. But with winter on its way, and the likely power outages (anyone remember Snowmageddon where most of Washington DC was out of power for a couple weeks?) you’ll want to know how to stay warm in…
There are many types of chickens but there are a lot of breeds to choose from. Here are 12 breeds you’ll love in your backyard! Raising chicken breeds for eggs is usually why people get into poultry in the first place! Then, very quickly, you realize it’s a lot of fun to own these weird…
Molting chickens can be stressful because, well, your flock looks naked and like they’re unhealthy. In fact, they can look like they’ve been to hell and back. They can look scruffy, and you might worry that they’re sick. And you might even take them to the vet! When we say “chickens molting,” you might wonder…
Every month I do an unboxing and an update of my ButcherBox order. If you’ve never heard of ButcherBox, it’s a subscription box that with organic, grass-fed beef, pork, and chicken. The animals are humanely and sustainably raised. It’s become extremely popular with homesteaders who can’t necessarily raise their own livestock (cattle for instance) but…
So you’ve heard keeping chickens as pets is a good idea – you get free breakfast, lots of laughs, and a new best friend to watch Netflix with. You can keep your flock of chickens in a safe coop outdoors; some people like keeping a chicken as a pet in the house (using a diaper,…
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