Expert tips and tricks for backyard chicken keeping
One of the first questions new chicken keepers ask is how much space chickens need to stay healthy and happy. Giving your flock enough room helps reduce stress, prevents bullying, and keeps your coop cleaner and healthier.Understanding how much space chickens need in...
Understanding your flock's behaviour is key to ensuring their well-being and happiness. Let's decode some common chicken behaviours and what they mean. 1. Pecking Order: Establishing Social Hierarchy One of the most fundamental aspects of chicken behaviour is the...
Adding new chickens to your existing flock can be an exciting but delicate process. Properly introducing new members requires careful planning and consideration to ensure a smooth integration and maintain harmony within the flock. Here are some tips for a gentle...
If you're a backyard chicken keeper, you know that keeping your feathered friends healthy and happy is no easy task. In addition to providing them with food and water, there are a number of essential items that every chicken keeper should have on hand. Here are 10...
If you're like me, you love fresh eggs. There's nothing better than the taste of a farm-fresh egg, and nothing is more frustrating than trying to buy them at the store. So when we decided to start raising chickens, building a chicken coop was at the top of our list....
There are many questions when it comes to having a roost (perch) in your chicken coop-where should it be? How many do I need? Is it necessary? Firstly, yes, to provide your chickens with the basic fundamentals of a good home you MUST have a perch. Chickens...
Backyard chickens enjoy spending most of their time in a garden. This is where they scratch the ground for worms, bugs, and small rodents. The garden also provides a safe haven away from the prying eyes of predators. At the same time, plants in the garden shield...
As a backyard chicken owner, you know all too well that raising and caring for backyard chickens isn’t always easy. It requires hard work and a willingness to do that work every day. You’re responsible for your chickens, and you don’t get to take a holiday from that...
When spring is in full swing, you’ll likely notice your hens becoming more active. Egg production picks up, their appetites are strong, and the sunshine is plentiful. But as the season progresses, you might find that one or more of your hens has decided it’s time to...