One frequent question I get is about feeding a flock of chickens that are different ages. It can be confusing since chicks have different requirements than laying hens. On our farm, we keep chicks and laying hens separate because both are precious commodities. The hens produce eggs, but the chicks will be our future egg…
A good rooster is like gold – seriously. The purpose of a rooster is, above all, to protect your hens. Their ability to fertilize their eggs is another benefit, albeit a secondary one. In addition to adding beauty to your flock, a good rooster will take care of your hens and provide you with companionship…
Abnormal chicken eggs: If you own chickens, it’s just a matter of time before you get one that makes you scratch your head and wonder “What the heck?” Don’t worry. Usually, abnormal eggs just happen, and although they can mean your chicken is sick or stressed, they aren’t necessarily something to be concerned about. (New to chicken keeping?…
Of course most people are interested in feeding their chicken flock a homemade, organic, non-gmo feed – you are what you eat, after all – but if you’re anything like me, the expense is a big factor. Until now. I’ve cracked the code on creating a homemade organic feed recipe your chicken will love, and your wallet will love…
Did you get chicks this spring? Me too. Soon they’ll start laying, but if you let your hens free range, you might not find those eggs easily. Here are some of the best ways to tell if your hens are laying! Even if you keep your hens in an enclosed area, knowing when they’re ready to lay…
With it getting hotter, I wanted to show you a DIY automatic chicken waterer we made right on the homestead. It cost us under $5 to make, but it solves so many problems on the farm. The last thing we want is for our animals to be thirsty or get heat stroke, and this DIY automatic chicken…
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