Because chickens don’t bathe in water you need to provide them some dirt so that they can dust bathe. There are many reasons why it’s important so I am going to share them with you. -1 It helps them fight off parasites that can effect them Bugs such as fleas and mites can really doContinue reading “Reasons why you need to provide a dust bath for your chickens”
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The best chicken breeds for your backyard flock!
Since backyard chickens are becoming extremely popular now, I thought that it would be fun to give you my top breeds for a backyard flock! -1 The Buff Orpington This is actually one of the breeds that I had when we had a backyard flock! Buff Orpingtons make great backyard hens because they lay aContinue reading “The best chicken breeds for your backyard flock!”
The Rhode Island Red- is the breed right for you?
This Rhode Island Red is a pretty common breed among chicken owners all over. So if you are wanting to know if this breed fits you criteria then this is the post for you! About the breed Rhode Island Reds are known for being very good layers. They produce an average of 280 brown eggsContinue reading “The Rhode Island Red- is the breed right for you?”
Reasons your hens may not be laying eggs
If you have hens and they are suddenly not laying it can be very frustrating and confusing. So I am going to talk about a few reasons why they are not laying and how to fix it, so that you can continue getting those delicious farm-fresh eggs. -1 My first question to you is whatContinue reading “Reasons your hens may not be laying eggs”
Easy homemade dog treats!
If you have a dog then I am sure that they will love these treats! They are made with whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour which is a lot healthier for your pups! Our dogs always devour their treats when we give it to them, and I am sure yours will do the same.Continue reading “Easy homemade dog treats!”
The White Leghorn- is the breed right for you?
Have you ever heard of this breed? If you own chickens then you probably have heard of this breed because it is very popular. So today I am going to tell you all about the white leghorn! About the breed There is a good reason why this breed is super popular. They lay around 280-300Continue reading “The White Leghorn- is the breed right for you?”
A guide to raising your chicks week by week
In this article, we will be going through the first six weeks of a chick’s life. We will talk about what temperature they need to be kept at, when they can go outside and more! Before you get your chicks It is super important that you already have your brooder set up for them. BecauseContinue reading “A guide to raising your chicks week by week”
The Olive Egger- is the breed right for you?
Today I am going to be talking about this awesome chicken breed. They are unique because they lay a beautiful olive green egg. About the breed This chicken breed lays a gorgeous olive green egg, they produce around 200 eggs a year. Olive Eggers begin laying when they are 5 months old which is aContinue reading “The Olive Egger- is the breed right for you?”
What chicken breeds will start laying eggs the soonest?
If you are buying chickens for eggs then it may be helpful to know which will lay eggs the soonest. So I am going to give you five breeds that start laying eggs when they are just a few months old! Barred Rocks- This breed begins laying when they are only 4-5 months old! WhichContinue reading “What chicken breeds will start laying eggs the soonest?”
Recipes to use up extra eggs!
It is now that time of the year when our chickens are producing eggs like crazy! If you are in the same boat that I am in then this is the article for you. So today I am going to be sharing with you some of my favorite recipes that use up lots of eggs.Continue reading “Recipes to use up extra eggs!”
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