Chickens will yawn from time to time, but this doesn’t necessarily mean they are sick or ready for a nap. While it seems like my chickens are more likely to…
Jamelyn
Jamelyn
I'm living the dream in Texas with my husband, Steven, and our flock of Barred Plymouth Rocks.
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Chicken’s have a unique digestive system from humans because they have a crop, a stretchy storage pouch where they can store large amounts of food before it is passed to…
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Chickens will sneeze from time to time, but this doesn’t necessarily mean they are sick. There are several reasons why chickens will sneeze. Chickens have a complex respiratory systems that…
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Do you ever browse Pinterest or Instagram for ideas on decorating your chicken coop? If you do, you might have noticed that many of those coops are painted on the…
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All About EggsChickens for Beginners
A Rooster Is Needed For Eggs and 8 Other Myths About Chicken Eggs
by JamelynSince I started raising chickens in my backyard I have heard some pretty wild things that people think about chickens. There are many misconceptions about chickens, but this post will…
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People who have never been around chickens are sometimes afraid of being bitten by the birds. Once you understand a chicken’s behavior and how they use their beak you will…
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When shopping for a new chicken coop or designing your own, it’s important to make sure you have all the necessary features for your chickens, including the appropriate number of…
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When planning your chicken coop design or deciding which kit to purchase, there are a few items that you need to make sure are included in the coop for the…
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Many backyard chicken keepers also grow gardens and will enjoy the pest control that the chickens provide to those gardens. However, there are a few reasons why chickens should not…
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You will find that many chicken keepers enjoy having chickens in their yards because they provide natural pest control. Chickens will eat many insects found in yards, including grasshoppers, termites,…