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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…

Dorking Chicken Breed – Delightful Fluffers

Dorking Chicken Breed – Delightful Fluffers

If you are like me, when you hear the name Dorking chicken you are imagining a chicken with glasses that has tape wrapped around the center 🥸. However, the Dorking chicken breed is pretty cool 😎…but not often heard of. Prepare to be captivated by their rich history, their fluffy appearance, and the wonderful contributions…

Sumatra Chicken – Mysterious Beauty
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Sumatra Chicken – Mysterious Beauty

The Sumatra chicken breed, originating from Indonesia’s enchanting island of Sumatra, is a captivating sight to behold. With its glossy black feathers, adorned with a shimmering blue-green hue, these chickens are the picture of elegance and beauty. Beyond their stunning appearance, Sumatra chickens are a bit mysterious in history but still rich in culture making…