Is it a turkey? Is it a chicken? Is it a cross between the two? It’s so ugly it’s cute – the Naked Neck Chicken, otherwise known as a Turken – is quite a bird. Want to learn more? You are in the right place at the right time. Let’s do this! This specialty bird…
Lovely flock of hens desperately seeking strong, protective, handsome rooster breeds. Have you seen this advertisement in your local paper? Probably not, but if chickens (or chicken owners) could make it happen – they would. Roosters play an important role in the world of chickens. They not only have a built-in nostalgic alarm, but they…
Aside from being the largest of the Mediterranean chicken breeds, the Minorca chicken has a lot of other attributes that land in the “big” category. This fun and spunky breed is an attention-getter for sure. Follow me to learn all about this interesting breed. What’s the Big Deal About Minorca Chickens? Funny you should ask….
It seems as if there are as many colors of chickens as there are unique and diverse groups of people. It’s a beautiful thing in both cases. Blue Orpington chickens are one of many, many breeds, but still an amazing breed and has a lot to offer. You might be wondering not only about the…
There are all kinds of walk-in chicken coops, both complete and ready-to-buy, as well as DIY plans, but there are a lot of things you need to think about before getting (or building) a coop. Trust me when I say, you don’t want to be stuck and irritated with the end result. This should be…
Candling chicken eggs is an incredible experience that every chicken owner should experience. It’s truly a miracle in a shell! Beyond the experience, you may NEED to candle eggs if you are incubating them. Egg candling is done to determine the quality of an egg, be it regarding the white, yolk, air cell, fertility, and…