Molting chickens can be stressful because, well, your flock looks naked and like they’re unhealthy. In fact, they can look like they’ve been to hell and back. They can look scruffy, and you might worry that they’re sick. And you might even take them to the vet! When we say “chickens molting,” you might wonder…
Using DIY chicken coop plans to make a home for your hens is so fun – we built our own coops, and we know that when we need another one, we have the skill set to create it easily. I get lots of questions about how to build a chicken coop, what chicken coops need, what…
This article is sponsored by Omlet. In exchange for an Eglu Cube and run, we agreed to review the coop. However, this review is our objective opinion and honest thoughts about our experience with the Eglu Cube. Testing out Omlet’s Eglu Cube We tested the Eglu Cube with 5 young chickens – 3 pullets and…
A common question I’m asked by new owners is “do raccoons eat chickens?” Unfortunately, I’m usually contacted by someone after they find their chickens dead in their coop, and they can’t figure out what attacked their birds. So, do raccoons eat chickens? The short answer is yes. Although we love our chickens and view them…
If you have chickens, chances are you’re wondering “What does a fertilized egg look like?” I have the answers plus some tried and true tips! The first time we hatched chicks on our homestead, it was a great day – we could increase our flock (and our food supply), develop our own line of healthy…
It’s always a very good idea to create your own chicken emergency kit – and in this article, I’m going to give you ideas about what to keep in it. While we all might like to think our chicken-keeping experience will be bucolic and without any trouble, the straight truth is you will likely come…
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