Barred Rocks are amazing egg layers and they look pretty neat too! Their beautiful black and white stripes make them stand out from the rest of the flock. They are a great beginner breed and are one of the breeds that I started with. If you haven’t read about one of the other breeds IContinue reading “Barred Rocks- is this breed right for you?”
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Do you know the difference between cage-free and free-range eggs?
If you don’t have your own backyard chickens then it is important to know the difference between cage-free and free-range eggs. I am going to tell you which one is better to buy and why! The best option to buy eggs would be from a local farm, but if you don’t have access to thatContinue reading “Do you know the difference between cage-free and free-range eggs?”
Buff Orpingtons- is this breed right for you?
I love my two Buff Orpingtons, they are both super sweet and gentle, and they have beautiful golden feathers! About the breed Buff Orpingtons are a dual-purpose breed meaning that they can be used for eggs and meat. If using for eggs you can expect to get 250 large brown eggs each year. There isContinue reading “Buff Orpingtons- is this breed right for you?”
How to clip chicken wings
If your chickens are escaping out of their fence or run then you will love this article. By clipping their wings they will no longer be able to fly out of that area! It is a super simple and easy way to get them to stop flying over their fences. Is it going to hurtContinue reading “How to clip chicken wings”
Reasons why I don’t make my chickens lay eggs through the winter
It is that time of year where your hens, unless they are in their first year of living, are not laying. I get an egg every once in a while but it is definitely not near as much as we were getting. There are a lot of people that like to make their chickens layContinue reading “Reasons why I don’t make my chickens lay eggs through the winter”
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”
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