Maat van Uitert is a backyard chicken and sustainable living expert. She is also the author of Chickens: Naturally Raising A Sustainable Flock, which was a best seller in it’s Amazon category. Maat has been featured on NBC, CBS, AOL Finance, Community Chickens, the Huffington Post, Chickens magazine, Backyard Poultry, and Countryside Magazine. She lives on her farm in Southeast Missouri with her husband, two children, and about a million chickens and ducks. You can follow Maat on Facebook here and Instagram here.
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What comes to mind when you hear these attributes: beards, 5 toes on each foot, and muffs? Did Faverolles chickens come to mind? Probably not. Finding a breed of chicken with such oddities could certainly make your home flock the talk of the town. If this is what you’re after, then a Faverolles Chicken is for…

Why Backyard Chickens Lay Weird Looking Eggs & What To Do About It [Podcast]
If you’re a backyard chicken owner, you will probably find a weird egg or to in your coop eventually. Every day (yes, literally every day), I get an email from a fan who asks me why they got a weird-looking egg in their coop. So, I decided to do a podcast about WHY chickens lay…

Jersey Giant Chicken — A Giant Bird With A Giant Fan Club
When one hears the name “Jersey Giant,” it might be understandable to envision a massive giant tromping and stomping over the hills. Luckily for poultry lovers, these robust fowl are nothing at all like immense monsters upsetting livestock and unearthing trees. They are, however, the winner of the “biggest chicken breed.” Jersey Giant roosters can…
Sneaky Peek Behind The Scenes #7
Hey y’all! Here’s this week’s sneaky peek photos of life on our farm! These images also appear on my Instagram account where I share MANY more photos and stories from the farm! If you aren’t yet following me there, you can right here. Enjoy the photos & be sure to share some of yours with…

Can Chickens Swim? What A Whimsical Question!
Have you ever been relaxing on your back porch, gazing out over your beautiful land, and watching your chickens do the backstroke across your pond? Not likely. But can chickens swim? Perhaps I have captured your attention. Put your swimsuit and goggles on and let’s swim on through this whimsical topic. Are Chickens Equipped To…

Raise People-Friendly Chickens With These Tips!
Most people who get backyard chickens want friendly and cuddly pets: good lap chickens, if you will. A question I get a lot is “How do I raise people friendly chickens?” If you’re going to have chickens running around in your home, it’s important for them to be sociable and friendly. It’s far more enjoyable…
