Welsummer Chickens – Iconic Chickens With a Royal Twist
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Welsummer Chickens – Iconic Chickens With a Royal Twist

Welsummer chickens are loved by so many, find out what makes them such great backyard birds. This breed holds a special place in my heart as my very first rooster was a Welsummer. I wanted that iconic rooster – with a boisterous, large full tail sporting plenty of beautiful, shiny green feathers! As far as I knew, it…

How Roosters Fertilize Eggs? (The Complete Process)

How Roosters Fertilize Eggs? (The Complete Process)

A practical guide to learn all about how roosters fertilize chicken eggs, including interesting and surprising facts you never knew! The Birds (literally) and the Bees If you have chickens, or are thinking of getting chickens, this age-old question has probably crossed your mind in one way or another. How do roosters fertilize chicken eggs?…

Can You Freeze Eggs?

Can You Freeze Eggs?

Thinking about freezing chicken eggs because you’re getting so many? Read on for my best tips! Eggs are incredibly valuable: within them lie the blueprints of life. But they’re also sustenance. The vast amount of cultures around the world that raise chickens for eggs has made their eggs one of, if not THE most essential…

When Will Chicks Start Laying Eggs?

When Will Chicks Start Laying Eggs?

You might be wondering “when do chicks start laying eggs?” People tend to purchase their chicks in March. Around June, when they’re six to eight weeks old, owners start to wonder why they aren’t laying eggs yet. The short answer is:  they’re not ready yet. The longer explanation involves their sexually mature status. Chicks who…

Leghorn Chickens – Italian Spice and Everything Nice
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Leghorn Chickens – Italian Spice and Everything Nice

Ah, Italy… one of the most romantic destinations in all the world, home to some of the finest wines, exceptional seafood, exquisite pasta, and… chickens? Ummmm, chickens you say? Yup. Believe it or not, one of the most iconic chickens originated in Tuscany, Italy. I mean, when we think of a chicken, what comes to…