It doesn’t matter why the chicken crossed the road. What matters is that the chicken crossed the road safely, and in style with their harness! Everyone is talking about these funky harnesses for chickens developed by Yesito. They may look a bit ridiculous but they’re definitely fun and safe! Can you really walk chickens? Not […]
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Jul
Jul
Prime Day is finally here! We scouted the website and got you the absolute best and coolest deals for your backyard chickens. We bet you’ll definitely find something here for you! Egg Collecting Apron We loved this apron! It’s incredibly useful to have when collecting eggs from the coop. We know how frustrating it is […]
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Jul
Jul
We’ve all heard the term “pecking order” usually applied to competitive environments such as the workplace or even society. As such we tend to have an idea of what that means with humans. But what about your chickens? The pecking order is the most basic form of hierarchy in your flock. In there, the earliest […]
03
Jul
Jul
With the summers getting hotter and hotter every year, the heat can be dangerous to your birds since they haven’t been bred to endure such high temperatures. You can of course get heat-hardy chickens but if you have chickens that endure the cold well, you’ll need to take extra precaution. So how can you keep […]
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Jun
Jun
We all love introducing new chickens to our flock. There’s nothing more exciting in the backyard chicken world than adding that Silkie you’ve always wanted or an amazing Rhode Island Red or Australorp for egg laying. However integrating them to the flock can be a huge hassle. Even experienced backyard chicken enthusiasts may get nervous […]
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Jun
Jun
Rhode Island Reds are incredibly versatile, hardy and even historically important! But, are they for you? Here are some of the reasons why we love the Rhode Island Reds (and whites!) and why you should love them too. Egg Production Rhode Island Reds lay many, many large brown eggs! In fact they made the list […]
12
Jun
Jun
One of the most frustrating things when having a flock is to see one of your chickens being picked on. The added stress not only affects their mood but it affects their egg production and can lead to other diseases. That’s why it’s very important to make sure that your chickens aren’t fighting and are […]
05
Jun
Jun
Duck eggs are usually rarer and more expensive than chicken eggs, leaving some to believe that ducks lay very few eggs. These breeds however will lay the same or even more eggs than some chicken breeds! We not only looked at good egg layers, we also made sure they’re great pets for you and your […]
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May
May
We’ve mentioned before how Buff Orpingtons are actually one of our favorite breeds! With a sweet and gentle disposition, these large and fluffy chickens are beloved by beginners and experts alike! Here are some of the reasons why you should add a Buff Orpington to your flock, or maybe even have a full flock of […]
22
May
May
If you want to free range your chickens, you’ll need to choose smartly so they’re not an easy predator target. One of the best ways is to have a rooster in your flock. Having a rooster has multiple benefits and one of them is that they become the guardian of the flock. You don’t want […]
Not all of us have giant yards so our chickens can enjoy lots of space to run around. Does that mean we can’t have our very own backyard chickens? Not at all! These chickens would love to be your very own small backyard chickens! Silkies We love Silkies. Their fluffy plumage, their gentle disposition… they […]
07
May
May
If you are overwhelmed at the thought of building your first chicken coop, you aren’t alone. It’s essential to build a coop that isn’t too large and isn’t too small for the flock you will be tending. If your coop is too big, your birds may become cold in inclement weather, or they may decide […]