City girl that I am, I was slightly bewildered the first time I was told there is not a 100%, sure fire way to get only female birds. (Ok so “slightly bewildered” may be underselling my reaction a bit.) However, there are physical characteristics and behaviors that can help you in determining the sex of …
Laying an egg doesn’t appear to cause pain to chickens. There are exceptions to almost every rule, but for the most part our backyard besties seem perfectly fine when laying. Egg laying is actually a quick process. A minute or so of pushing, and the egg drops! You’ll often hear a song of excitement afterwards. …
If you are like me, learning chicken terms was helpful, but learning where it was on my chicken was even better. It is necessary for all of us tenders, really. Understanding basic chicken anatomy is our first step in keeping our feathered besties healthy. And, simply as an example here, knowing where that dreaded rooster …
If I haven’t told you I never saw myself raising chickens in my backyard, I’ll say it now; I never saw myself raising chickens in my backyard. Let’s just go ahead and add goats to that statement. Don’t get me wrong, I love animals. It just isn’t something I envisioned, but I absolutely love that …
You’re bringing home baby chicks, yay! Welcome to the crazy world of chicken tenders. You are going to love it here. If you already have a flock and chicken math has gotten to you-congratulations on your flock addition. If you are a first timer, I’ve got some solid tips for you to bring in your …
They might be chickens just doing their chicken things, but I find it relaxing to watch chickens pecking away at earth. Their pecking can be rhythmic and kind of fascinating. They certainly seem to find it fascinating most of the time. What about digging though? Why do they actually dig in the ground? Two primary …
How does a stressed chicken act? We all want our animals to be happy and healthy; to thrive in their environment. Sometimes though, things can happen to stress our bird friends. Learning their everyday behaviors can teach us when we need to act quickly for a safe recovery. It’s important to watch for behaviors out …
Whether you choose a more natural approach or traditional, a little research and a call to the vet can set your flock on the path to wellness.
How and when you integrate new birds to your flock is a very, VERY important process. It will take time, good observation, and some patience. But, it is vital for the health and overall wellbeing of all your bird friends involved.
A fantastic guide for beginners but also for those of us that don’t have the luxury of spending hours a day in the garden. This video dispels myths, corrects misconceptions, and even talks about the often overlooked financial aspect.
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