Chickens

How Small Egg Farmers Can Prepare This Winter for a Successful Spring, Summer and Fall Farmers Market Season

Posted on November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

Winter may feel quiet—but for small egg farmers, it’s the perfect season to lay the groundwork (pun intended) for a productive and profitable year...

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Backyard Chicken Keepers

Posted on November 24, 2025September 2, 2025

The holidays are just around the corner, and if you’re shopping for a backyard chicken keeper, or you are one looking to drop some...

How to Prepare Your Flock for Winter

Posted on October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, your flock will need a little extra care to stay healthy, comfortable, and continue producing...

The Best Fall Treats for Happy, Healthy Chickens: Your Guide to Seasonal Snacks Backyard Birds Will Love

Posted on September 15, 2025September 2, 2025

As the air turns crisp and leaves start to fall, your chickens, like the rest of us, feel the seasonal shift. Shorter days and...

🐣 Top 5 Companion Chicken Breeds

Posted on May 29, 2025May 23, 2025

Looking for a feathered friend? These breeds are kept for their calm, friendly, and interactive personalities and are great for beginners. 1. Silkie 2....

🍗 Top 5 Meat Chicken Breeds

Posted on May 27, 2025May 23, 2025

If you’re raising chickens for the dinner table, these breeds are known for rapid growth, efficient feed conversion, and excellent meat quality. 1. Cornish...

🥚 Top 5 Egg-Laying Chicken Breeds

Posted on May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

These breeds are known for producing high volumes of eggs reliably throughout the year. 1. Black Sex Link 2. Brown Sex Link (AKA Brown...

Notable Chickens Breeds: For Eggs, Meat, and Companionship

Posted on May 23, 2025June 2, 2025

Whether you’re building a backyard flock, starting a small farm, or expanding your homestead, choosing the right chicken breed depends on your goals. Some...

A Beginner’s Guide to Back Yard Flocks

Posted on May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

While it’s more expensive to get eggs from your own flock than from the store, the experience of hand-gathering fresh eggs brings enjoyment that...

What Makes a Happy Hen?

Posted on December 31, 2024December 31, 2024

Do you ever get bored from being stuck doing the same daily routine? Of course you do; we all do eventually. People need new...