One of the best things about raising chickens is that there are so many different egg colors! Here is the list off breeds that lay green eggs. Olive Eggers- This gorgeous breed lays 180-200 eggs a year. Their egg color is an olive green, which is where their name comes from. For more information onContinue reading “The best chicken breeds that lay green eggs”
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Tips for winterizing your chicken coop
Before we know it, winter will be here, so now is the time to start planning and winterizing your chicken coop. We live in cold area, so it is not unusual for us to reach -30 degrees Fahrenheit with the wind chill. Even if you don’t live in an area that is quite that coldContinue reading “Tips for winterizing your chicken coop”
Common predators of chickens to be aware of
Their are many predators of chickens, from hawks to raccoons and so many more, it is a good idea to know about them so that you can take the proper steps to protect your flock! Daytime Predators- Some of the common daytime predators are badgers, foxes, coyotes, bobcats, and sometimes domestic dogs and cats. AllContinue reading “Common predators of chickens to be aware of”
5 ways to save money with chickens
It is really frustrating when you find out that your eggs are costing you way more then they should, so here are five ways that you can save money with your chickens. 1- Fermenting food Not only is fermenting their food beneficial to their health it is also a great way to cut back onContinue reading “5 ways to save money with chickens”
Colloidal silver- using it for animals!
You may have heard of colloidal silver before, but did you know that there are many wonderful uses for it? What is colloidal silver? Colloidal silver is made from tiny silver particles that are in a liquid, it has powerful antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antiviral properties that make it great for using on cuts, burns, andContinue reading “Colloidal silver- using it for animals!”
Tips for choosing the right chicken breeds for your flock!
When it comes to choosing chicken breeds for your flock there are a few questions you should ask yourself. So here are some of the things you should think about or ask yourself! Questions to ask yourself- I hope that some of these questions will be able to help you narrow down your search toContinue reading “Tips for choosing the right chicken breeds for your flock!”
The best chicken breeds that will lay you lots of eggs!
If you will be getting chickens you will most likely want them to lay you some eggs, so here are my top five breeds that will give you plenty of eggs! The Barred Rock will give you an amazing amount of eggs! They lay an average of 280 eggs a year and will begin layingContinue reading “The best chicken breeds that will lay you lots of eggs!”
Important chicken terms to know
Do you know what a pullet or a cockerel is? If you don’t, then continue reading to learn all about the important chicken terms. Important terms for when buying chickens- Feather terms- Chicken feed types- Chicken anatomy terms- Well, there you go! I hope that you learned a few of these common chicken terms. OtherContinue reading “Important chicken terms to know”
How to humanely break a broody hen
It is springtime, and with that usually comes a broody hen. Which if you plan on letting her hatch eggs this can be a good thing, but if you don’t want her hatching eggs you will need to break her broodiness. Here are some ways to break a broody hen! What is a broody hen?Continue reading “How to humanely break a broody hen”
How much food does a chicken eat in a day?
Have you ever wondered how much food a chicken can eat in a day? This can be an important thing to know so that you can calculate the cost of your eggs. The amount of food that your chickens eat can vary depending on a few different factors. If you have bantams, the quality ofContinue reading “How much food does a chicken eat in a day?”
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