Growing plants from seeds is the most economical way to start a garden. It really isn’t difficult and can be very rewarding to harvest plants that you have nurtured from a tiny seed. It is also a way to choose from dozens upon dozens of …
Selecting the Right Chicken Breeds for You
There are hundreds of chicken breeds out there – how do you narrow it down to the perfect one? There ar a couple of factors to consider when deciding the best breed for your yard. Climate The first thing to consider is your climate. Do …
Designing Your Perfect Coop
The chicken’s coop & run are by far the biggest investment you will make as a backyard chicken keeper so you will want to give it some thought before purchasing or building one. Having the right design can literally make or break your chicken keeping …
How much time do chickens require?
Chickens are really pretty low maintenance. Much less work than a dog, pretty similar to a cat – and they pay you back in tasty eggs! So what is involved in taking care of chickens? Daily Chores- 15-20 minutes Collect eggs – Once a …
How much space do chickens need?
When I first started thinking seriously about keeping chickens in my backyard it was after seeing this adorable chicken coop on Pinterest. The coop was super adorable with a cute little picket fence in front of it, who wouldn’t fall in love with this?? If …
Things to Consider Before Getting Chickens
Chickens are great but there are a couple things you might want to think about before you commit to bringing those cute fuzzy chicks home. Remember, these are living animals and you are making a commitment to care for them properly. Noise – Most …
The Benefits of Keeping Chickens
There are so many reasons to start a backyard flock! Most people get into keeping chickens for the fresh eggs, but chickens can bring so much more to your life! Fresh, healthy eggs for you and your family The eggs you collect from your coop …
Chicken Terms for Beginners
One of the challenges in beginning a new adventure is learning how to speak the language. Wondering the difference between a pullet and a hen? What the heck is a crop? Scroll down to learn Chicken Terms for Beginners for terms all new chicken owners should …