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”
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?”
The Cochin- is the breed right for you?
This beautiful breed is a great backyard hen, they have adorable feathered feet and come in many colors. Although this hen isn’t the best layer they make up for it with their looks! About the breed Cochin’s lay around 150-180 small, brown eggs a year. They begin laying around 8-9 months which compared to theContinue reading “The Cochin- is the breed right for you?”
Why it is super important to store eggs pointy side down
If you are raising chickens or you buy farm fresh eggs from your local farm then you must know how to store the eggs you get properly. There are many reasons why it is important to properly store them, so I am going to explain to you all the reasons why! Why you should storeContinue reading “Why it is super important to store eggs pointy side down”
The Polish- is the breed right for you?
This is one of my most favorite breeds! They are the most adorable and kinda silly-looking breed around, (or at least in my opinion.) They do lay eggs but if your purpose is specifically for egg production then this breed probably wouldn’t be as good as other breeds. About the breed Polishes lay a smallContinue reading “The Polish- is the breed right for you?”
The 1912 Homestead 