Answers to the top questions about raising backyard chickens for eggs, including how much they cost, what you need in your chicken coop, and the best breeds.
When my little sister was a toddler, my little brother and I foolishly antagonized a flock of hens with a very protectiverooster. My poor little sister got the brunt of that attack. She nearly lost one of her eyes due to the rooster. It’s imperative to keep a flock of friendly and s...
I want to introduce them slowly( I've read up on how this time) but worry this will cause her even more stress. Seems I had a question when I started writing this now I just don't remember what it was. Is losing feathers like this normal, is she at the end of her life, would...
Call a local feed storeto see if they know of anyone who might want an extra rooster (this is great for finding small farms, too). Some feed stores will even take your roosters for free, and keep them until they can sell them to people interested in a pet rooster of their own! What...
Breeding chickens is a great way to create a sustainable flock, and should be learned by every chicken farmer and enthusiast. Watching the process is a fantastic learning tool as well, thanks to the short amount of time that the eggs need...
You will need to have a rooster in your flock if you have dual purpose breeds, one rooster for every eight to twelve hens. Most dual purpose breeds take about three to four weeks to produce eggs and are “broody”. This means the hens of these breeds will sit on the eggs and hatch ...