Why are my chicken’s feathers falling out?!?!? This is one of the biggest questions I get from concerned new chicken owners. There are many reasons why your chicken’s feathers might be falling out. I’ll go through some of the main ones today and give you tips on what you should do. The top… Read Full Article
What Causes Lash Eggs & Salpingitis In Backyard Chickens?
If you’ve never heard of lash eggs, then it’s something you should know about as a backyard chicken owner. Although lash eggs are not very common, they do happen, and they are an indicator that your chicken probably has an infection and you might want to take her to a vet. Lash eggs… Read Full Article
Sneaky Peek Behind The Scenes #8
Hey y’all! Here’s this week’s sneaky peek photos of life on our farm! These images also appear on my Instagram account where I share MANY more photos and stories from the farm! If you aren’t yet following me there, you can right here. Enjoy the photos & be sure to share some of yours with me!
Black Soldier Fly Larvae: Superfood For Backyard Chickens!
Black soldier fly larvae are like candy for your backyard chickens are concerned. In other words, hens LOOOOOVVEEEE them. Many times, we’ve gone out to our coop to give the flock a surprise, and within mere moments, they’ve snatched all the black soldier fly larvae out of our hands! The nutritional content of… Read Full Article
Build A Grazing Box For Healthier Backyard Chickens (Detailed Instructions!)
If you’re looking for a surefire way to keep your flock from getting the stuck-in-the-coop blues, build a grazing box for your chickens. And the best part? Building a grazing box for your chickens won’t cost you a ton of money! You might already know your chickens need boredom busters so they don’t start… Read Full Article
Sneaky Peek Behind The Scenes #7
Hey y’all! Here’s this week’s sneaky peek photos of life on our farm! These images also appear on my Instagram account where I share MANY more photos and stories from the farm! If you aren’t yet following me there, you can right here. Enjoy the photos & be sure to share some of yours with… Read Full Article
Best Eggs Ever! Backyard Chicken Treat
It’s spring, and yes, the hens are starting to lay again! Which means I get extra concerned about the quality of the eggs they lay. Improving the egg quality a hen lays has been the subject of many studies. The egg industry, after all, is concerned about getting as many eggs as possible,… Read Full Article
Bee Healthy Backyard Chicken Treat!
I’m so excited about this week’s treat for backyard chickens because it contains one of my favorite superfoods: BEE POLLEN! Yep, you can feed bee pollen to chickens, and as I discuss below, it’s very healthy for your hens. One of my favorite ways to share this treat with my hens is by… Read Full Article
Is Chick Grit Necessary?
A common question I get is whether chick grit is necessary. And the answer is yes….and no. It depends on a few factors, namely, whether your feeding your chicks treats, letting them forage, or feeding extra things like herbs. Like older chickens, grit can help chicks digest their food. In fact, if you’re… Read Full Article
Get Rid Of Flies In Your Chicken Coop For Happier Hens!
Get rid of flies in your chicken coop this summer before life gets too buggy. We’ve got our fly control situation in full gear (hot Southern summers!). With the amount of manure we have on our farm (with horses, pigs, goats, and rabbits in addition to our chickens), to say we have a… Read Full Article