cackle hatchery product review

Cackle Hatchery Review & Buyer’s Guide

On one cold, January morning, I received my catalog from Cackle Hatchery, and something stirred in me…..it was time to order baby chicks! A lot of people who read this blog are just getting into backyard chickens, and aren’t really sure how or where to buy their fluffy butts. OR sometimes readers want a specific…

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Cream Legbars – A Dream Come True

Pet birds don’t get much better than Cream Legbar chickens. They lay blue eggs and you can tell which are males and which are females seconds after they hatch – super dreamy indeed! This fascinating breed of chicken is a relative newcomer to the backyard flock scene, but because of their good looks, excellent egg-laying…

Barred Rock rooster perched on wooden rail in barn doorway

Barred Rock Chickens: Buyer’s Guide

Barred Rock Chickens – What’s not to love about this striking breed? Discover all you need to know about this all-time favorite. When we first started keeping hens, Barred Rocks were our choice. Barred Rock chickens are one of the most well-known breeds out there — and subsequently, one of the most popular. Once upon…

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Wyandotte Chickens: Buyer’s Guide

If you want a truly beautiful hen in your flock, you can’t go wrong with a Wyandotte chicken. With their intricately laced feathers and easy-going personalities, they’re the perfect addition to any backyard flock. We have a few of these hens in our coop, and they not only are fun to look at, but they…