Taking time with your hens is the highlight of anyone’s day, and treats make it all the more special. My hens come running when they see I have goodies (and sometimes jump ON me), and it’s definitely adorable watching how excited they get. Suet cakes (treats made with a fat to bind the ingredients together) are […]
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How To Keep Your Chickens Laying Through The Winter
Today we’re going to talk about keeping your hens laying through winter. And since mine have started to drop off in production, this is a topic near and dear to my heart. There’s many reasons why a hen can drop off production in the winter, and we’re going to look at reasons why that happens, both […]
Are My Chicks Hens Or Roosters?
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What Color Eggs Will My Chickens Lay?
Chicken eggs come in a variety of colors, and since we are looking at the whole process of a chick’s life, we may as well look at that awkward transition between the alpha state and the omega state, too. One of the biggest questions people have is “What color eggs will my chicken lay?” This […]
How to Catch a Rooster with Your Hands
Do you need to know how to catch a rooster with your hands but afraid you’ll get hurt? Read along to discover how I catch the most aggressive rooster in my backyard chicken flock – without getting a scratch on me! While it’s completely natural for roosters to protect their territory, it’s also a real […]
How To Stop A Rooster Attack
A common question I get from chicken owners is how to stop or retrain a rooster from attacking them or a family member. Now, I’m not going to lie. This isn’t the easiest thing to do in the world. When a rooster attacks, it’s called “flogging” (how’s that for a wonderfully descriptive, not-very-much-fun term). Roosters […]