Tag: backyard chickens

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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? …

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 …

Free-ranging your chickens is great. They’ll get to exercise and experience life the most natural way possible. However not every breed is great for free-range. Most breeds are developed …

Silkies are often described as the “chicken lap dog”. They’re small, incredibly friendly and, although they aren’t the best egg layers, Silkies will raise their chicks for them! Here’s …

Pet Chicken Craze Raising chickens and ducks is becoming an increasingly popular hobby in the United States.  However, many people who want to start having their own pet chicken …