Chickens are the best
If you’re not feeding these 5 dietary supplements to your hens, you’re probably missing out on healthier eggs. There’s no magic here, no hocus pocus (promise). These are 5 ingredients you possibly already have in your pantry that you likely overlooked because nobody told you how important they are to guarantee the quality of your…
Yeah, I know talking about how to clean your chicken coop is kind of a dry chicken-owner topic, but the bottom line is doing it right is critical to your flocks health. So, I’ve devoted a whole podcast to it, and I’m pretty sure I made it as entertaining as possible—but I’ll leave that to you to…
Before you add a rooster to your flock, you should know there’s certain behaviors you should accept, and some that you should avoid like the plague. Knowing the difference can mean the health and happiness of your flock as a whole. See, sometimes roosters seem okay, but they can make your flock nervous or flighty. In this…
If you got chicks earlier this spring, no doubt they’re turning into young pullets and roosters now. You likely have a million questions such as “when can I expect eggs?” and “how do I introduce them to my flock?” Well, you’re about to get all those questions answered. In this week’s podcast, I give you…
We get more than our fair share of double yolk eggs on our farm. The funny thing about an egg with two yolks is they always seem like a gift (most eggs do!), although a double egg yolk is technically something that hens shouldn’t be laying regularly. I get many emails from you guys about your abnormal…
One aspect of owning chickens not many people think about is showing chickens. While some people chase ribbons, Bonnie at Not So Modern Housewife reveals that for her, showing is about improving the quality of her livestock. In this podcast, we talk to Bonnie about what it’s like to show chickens, as well as the…
Backyard Chicken Care Record Kit