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Hen vs Chicken – What In The World Is The Difference?

Hen vs Chicken – What In The World Is The Difference?

These feathered creatures play essential roles on our farms and in our backyards (and sometimes on our tables), but do you know the facts that unravel hen vs chicken? What about pullets and cockerels…where do they fit in? Maybe you’ve never thought about it, or maybe it’s kept you up all night! Either way, let’s…

Do Possums Eat Chickens – Separating Fact From Fiction

Do Possums Eat Chickens – Separating Fact From Fiction

Picture this – It’s a serene evening on your rural homestead, and your prized flock of chickens is settling in for the night. You’ve taken all the precautions to protect them from predators, but you can’t help but wonder – do possums eat chickens? This question has perplexed many backyard chicken mamas (and papas), and…

Olive Egger Chicken – Unpredictably Predictable
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Olive Egger Chicken – Unpredictably Predictable

With the Olive Egger chicken the color of eggs might not be too surprising (the name is a pretty obvious hint), but do you know the genetics behind the birds? This article will explain the breeding combinations, plus some fun facts. Olive Egger chickens are funky, spunky, classy, and sassy. They are also unpredictably predictable…

Bresse Chicken – The Price Is Twice As Nice
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Bresse Chicken – The Price Is Twice As Nice

Feeling like champagne and caviar? Why not throw in some expensive Bresse Chicken to make your night on the town complete? Why not? For starters, it might be hard to find. And since the price is twice as nice, you might settle for that chicken sandwich from your local fast food favorite! 😆 Bresse chicken…

Light Brahma Chicken – Breed of Splendor
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Light Brahma Chicken – Breed of Splendor

The Light Brahma is honestly one of my all-time favorite chicken breeds. They are so incredibly beautiful and some of the sweetest chickens you’ll ever meet. Pair that with their egg-laying and dual-purpose functionality – and you have yourself prized chickens.  Learn all the fun details about this breed of splendor. Read on… Appearance Light…

Ten of the Best Dual Purpose Chickens
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Ten of the Best Dual Purpose Chickens

Chickens can be awesome for more than one reason. They are fun, and productive, provide us with breakfast, help us bake, and provide a healthy portion of protein. If you want dual-purpose chickens, it’s crucial to know what breeds are well-balanced and can get the job done. Dual-purpose chicken breeds are a popular choice for…