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...
Feeding your flock well is the foundation of great backyard chicken keeping—but even the best layer feed doesn’t always tick every box. Just like us, chickens can benefit from supplements to keep them in top shape, especially during periods of stress, moulting,...
Roosters are often seen as the protectors of the flock, but they need just as much care and attention as hens. Whether you have a single rooster or multiple, ensuring they remain healthy, happy, and well-behaved is key to maintaining harmony in your backyard. Here’s...
Extreme weather events like cyclones (hurricanes in the U.S.) can be particularly destructive, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding. For backyard chicken keepers, preparation is key to ensuring your flock stays safe before, during, and after the storm....
As backyard chicken keepers, we often focus on raising chicks and maintaining egg production. But what about our older hens? Just like any pet, senior chooks deserve love, care, and a comfortable retirement. If your flock includes aging ladies who no longer lay as...
Keeping backyard chickens healthy and happy starts with regular chicken health checks. Chickens are experts at hiding illness, and by the time they show obvious symptoms, they may already be quite sick. A quick weekly health check can help you catch early warning...
As a chicken owner, finding dirty eggs in the nesting box can be frustrating. Clean, spotless eggs are not only more appealing but also safer for consumption. If your chickens are consistently laying dirty eggs, it’s a sign that something in their environment, health,...
Summer is a beautiful time of year, but for chickens, it can also be challenging. As temperatures rise, it’s crucial to ensure your flock stays cool, comfortable, and healthy. Heat stress can take a toll on your hens, affecting their health and egg production. Here...
Hatching Day: What to Expect and How to Support Your Chicks Hatching day is one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking moments in the process of raising chicks. After nearly three weeks of careful incubation, your eggs are finally ready to hatch, and new life is...