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Barred Rock Chickens: Buyer’s Guide

Barred Rock Chickens: Buyer’s Guide

Barred Rock Chickens – What’s not to love about this striking breed? Discover all you need to know about this all-time favorite. When we first started keeping hens, Barred Rocks were our choice. Barred Rock chickens are one of the most well-known breeds out there — and subsequently, one of the most popular. Once upon…

Top 7 Heritage Chicken Breeds Our Grandparents Kept
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Top 7 Heritage Chicken Breeds Our Grandparents Kept

Did you know humans have raised poultry for meat and eggs for almost 10,000 years? Heritage breeds play an important part in our history and can continue in our future if we preserve them. Whether you keep them for practical reasons or just for fun, they are worth looking into. While I’m a big fan…

5 Stellar Chicken Breeds For Your Backyard Flock & Why You Should Care [Podcast]
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5 Stellar Chicken Breeds For Your Backyard Flock & Why You Should Care [Podcast]

If you’re new to chickens, or thinking of expanding your flock, you’ll want to consider these 5 chicken breeds. In this session of What The Cluck?!, we look at 3 heritage breeds and 2 modern breeds that are perfect for any backyard flock, and are also great for anyone wanting to make a business out of…