I have been keeping and breeding chickens for more than 20 years, and during that time, many different breeds have passed through my homestead. For me, like for the vast majority of chicken keepers, the main reason to keep chickens is the almost endless supply of daily fresh eggs. Some breeds have been developed for …
20 Best Egg Laying Chickens For Beginners! (with pictures) Read More »
I have been keeping and breeding chickens for more than 20 years, and during that time I have come to love these feathered little characters. Each chicken has its own personality and each flock of chickens is different from the next flock. During my time as a chicken breeder, probably more than 1,000 chickens have …
Ask anyone what the number one benefit of keeping chickens in your backyard is and the vast majority will say it is the almost endless supply of fresh, tasty eggs. Ask them the second significant benefit, and they will probably struggle to answer you. The truth is, the poop we get from our chickens is …
How To Compost Chicken Poop (a step-by-step guide) Read More »
If you keep chickens, you have to accept that at some point you are going to be faced with various pests or diseases. Lice, mites, and Scaley Mites are just three such pests that you need to be vigilant for. I have been keeping chickens for over 20 years, and I spend much of my …
Chicken Lice – What Are They and How To Get Rid Of Them! Read More »
I have been keeping, breeding, and showing chickens for well over 20 years, and over that time I have come to love and admire these fantastic birds. Not only do chickens bring life and color to our backyards, but they also provide us with an almost endless supply of fresh eggs. There will however come …
How To Introduce New Chickens To Your Flock (tips and advice!) Read More »
Keeping a small flock of chickens in your backyard is, for many people, the first step towards building a homestead and creating a more self-sufficient lifestyle. I have been keeping and breeding chickens for over 20 years, and it is a hobby that has become a major part of my life. I spend much of …
15 Most Common Chicken Keeping Mistakes (and how to avoid them!) Read More »
If there is one thing I have learned from my 20+ years as a chicken keeper it is that rodents are just a part of keeping chickens. In fact, it almost does not matter what livestock you keep, rats, mice, and other rodents will be a constant problem. Having rodents does not mean your homestead …
10 Ways To Protect Your Chickens From Rats, Mice, And Other Rodents! Read More »
I have been keeping and breeding chickens, ducks, and quails for over 20 years, and during that time hundreds of birds have passed through my homestead. These days I spend much of my time giving chicken keeping and breeding talks at clubs and shows around the country. One of the many joys of keeping chickens …
Are My Chickens Bored? (10 ways to prevent your hens from getting bored) Read More »
I have been keeping chickens for well over 20 years, and I have to say, the exchange of services between me and the hens never ceases to amaze me. I offer my hens a safe home, with food and water available all day long. Occasionally I throw them a few scraps from the kitchen along …
Chicken Eggs – How best to collect, clean, and store them? Read More »
I have been keeping and breeding chickens, ducks, and quails for over 20 years, and over that time, despite my best efforts, I have lost birds to foxes. Sadly, predators are both a natural part of life and a constant battle for the homesteader. Whether it’s snakes, hawks, rats, mink, or foxes, there are countless …
Will A Fox Take My Chickens? (how to protect your flock from foxes) Read More »
