So, You’ve Got a Broody Hen
A broody hen is one that wants to raise chicks. At some point in your chicken raising career, you’ll encounter one of these tenacious birds. A broody hen is determined to sit on her...
A broody hen is one that wants to raise chicks. At some point in your chicken raising career, you’ll encounter one of these tenacious birds. A broody hen is determined to sit on her...
Do you want to raise chickens for their eggs? We can help you choose the right breed. All hens lay edible eggs, but some simply excel at egg production. While there is some individual...
A rooster crowing is the quintessential symbol of dawn. Long before alarm clocks, it was the rooster that called farmers from their beds in the pre-dawn darkness. Today it is a sound most Americans...
The silkie chicken is a unique and highly desirable addition to any flock. She gets her name from her soft, poofy plumage which is said to feel just like silk. While the silkie chicken likely originated...
by keepingchicken_admin · Published October 19, 2018 · Last modified October 23, 2018
Different numbers of chickens lay different quantities of eggs, and some produce more or less depending on the time of year and the climate. All breeds have one thing in common – their health...
by keepingchicken_admin · Published October 19, 2018 · Last modified October 23, 2018
External parasites are the single most common problem encountered in a backyard chicken coop. The common culprits are chicken mites and chicken lice. Fortunately, both are easily controlled using several simple techniques. Read on...
Once you are comfortable managing your flock, you may want to learn how to breed chickens. There are many reasons to breed. You might want chickens for meat. You may need pullets to replace your...
by keepingchicken_admin · Published October 19, 2018 · Last modified October 23, 2018
A chicken is egg bound when she is unable to pass an egg. The egg becomes stuck in the oviduct, causing the egg bound chicken considerable discomfort. Egg binding in chickens is a life-threatening...
by keepingchicken_admin · Published October 19, 2018 · Last modified October 23, 2018
Many backyard poultry keepers want to know how to raise chickens for eggs ethically. There is a growing awareness in America of the disturbing practices on large factory farms. Indeed, it is the desire not to...
by keepingchicken_admin · Published October 19, 2018 · Last modified October 23, 2018
Most chicken keepers want to feed their hens non-GMO, organic chicken feed. After all, you’ll be eating their eggs and possibly their meat. Commercial organic chicken feed is a great option, but one that can...