I have taught chicks and grown chickens to come when called. So the age of your chicken doesn’t matter, you will be able to train your older chickens or even your baby chicks. The younger that you can train them the sooner and faster they will learn, but if you have patience you will beContinue reading “How to train your chickens to come when called!”
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8 things to always have on hand if you own chickens
Are you thinking about getting chickens, or do you already own some? Well then, this blog is for you. Today, I am going to share with you eight must have items to keep on hand if you own chickens or are thinking about getting some. It is always important to be prepared ahead of time,Continue reading “8 things to always have on hand if you own chickens”
The easiest sugar scrub
This recipe for sugar scrub is super easy to make. You only need a few simple ingredients which you most likely have at home. It really doesn’t get any easier than this, and the nice thing is that you will never have to buy sugar scrub again! The sugar scrub makes about 6 oz Ingredients:Continue reading “The easiest sugar scrub”
Do I have to refrigerate my farm fresh eggs?
Have your hens just begun laying or are they about to? If you don’t know what age your hens will begin to lay then read here for more information on that. You probably have the common question of whether or not farm fresh eggs have to be refrigerated. I am going to talk about whyContinue reading “Do I have to refrigerate my farm fresh eggs?”
Facts about chickens that you may not have known
They lay eggs standing up Did you know that hens lay eggs standing up? When you see a hen in nesting position that is because she is getting ready to lay. When it is time for her to actually push the egg out she will do it while standing. I did not know this whenContinue reading “Facts about chickens that you may not have known”
Using the deep litter method in my chicken coop and run
What is the deep litter method you ask, well let me tell you all about it and why I like it? How does low coop maintenance sound? With using the deep litter you only have to clean the coop out like 2-4 times a year. When the coop gets a little smelly or looks likeContinue reading “Using the deep litter method in my chicken coop and run”
Delicious treats to feed your chickens this winter
It has been a cold week here. I mean it was -15 degrees F. last night. Our chickens have a coop with heaters to keep them warm, but in the day they need to keep their bodies warm by moving, so I am going to share some treats to keep your flock warm this winter.Continue reading “Delicious treats to feed your chickens this winter”
Homemade hot chocolate bombs!
On those cold winter days, you crave a delicious drink to warm you up. You don’t want to make homemade hot cocoa from scratch, because you just don’t want to get out of your cozy, warm blanket. So if you think that you can heat up milk then you will have delicious, instant hot cocoa.Continue reading “Homemade hot chocolate bombs!”
My favorite material to use for chicken runs
When your chickens don’t have the proper material in their run, it can cause problems for you and them. When we first got chickens we didn’t know what would be the best material. We used sand, and it was horrible to clean (at least for us.) First of all, we lived in the city soContinue reading “My favorite material to use for chicken runs”
When do hens begin to lay eggs?
If you have little chicks, then you are probably wondering how long do I have to wait for them to start paying rent. I remember when my hens got to laying age, I was waiting and waiting for them to give me an egg. It felt like it took forever (when it was me justContinue reading “When do hens begin to lay eggs?”
The 1912 Homestead 