Eggs are one of the amazing benefits of having chickens in your care – along with companionship and having a coveted family pet and honorary member. But if you’re brand new to chickens, or if you’re trying to make sense of all the old wives tales out there, you might wonder “how often do chickens… Read Full Article
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Cochin Chickens: Eggs, Colors, Personalities & More!
Be ready to fall in love with a big fluffy, friendly mass feathers when you start raising Cochin chickens! Whether you raise the full size version or a bantam cochin chicken, you’re sure to have a new best friend! We own several cochins, including 2 bantams, and they’re the friendliest, cuddliest chickens in our… Read Full Article
Chicken Nesting Boxes: Owner’s Guide
Chicken nesting boxes are central to owning hens – it’s where the magic of laying eggs happens! Choosing the RIGHT nesting boxes is pretty important – I’m frequently contacted by owners who think their hens aren’t laying eggs. But often, the issue is these hens just aren’t fans of their nesting areas –… Read Full Article
Why Eggs Are Nature’s Perfect Protein Source
Did you know the perfect protein source is hiding in your backyard? No, it’s not your chickens….it’s their eggs. Turns out, our grandparents who insisted on two eggs for breakfast were onto something. If you’ve been feeling tired lately, put down the caffeine and toss out any commercial energy bars. Instead,… Read Full Article
Perfectly YUMMY Sugar-Free English Egg Custard!
Traditional English egg custard is super simple to make, but gives you an AMAZING dessert to make with all those eggs your flock lays. With this recipe, we’ve turned tradition a bit on its side with our sugar-free english egg custard – and it’s just as tasty! We’ve replaced sugar with sucralose – a… Read Full Article
These Backyard Chicken Kitchen Decor Ideas Are Everything
Don’t you just love chicken themed decor? I love my chickens, and so I like to add subtle chicken decor items to my home to show that! There are so many fun chicken decor items out there that I absolutely love! Today I decided to compile some of my favorite chicken themed kitchen decor! [This… Read Full Article
