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We all love to spoil our beloved flock with treats every once in a while. Giving treats to your chickens helps give their diet some variation. It...

Most people know chickens provide delicious eggs, but don't realize the many other benefits that come with having your own backyard flock. So we...

When provided with adequate shelter and their environment is managed properly, chickens can withstand surprisingly cold winter temperatures...

Chicken owners would love nothing more than to open their nest boxes and see a gorgeous array of eggs representing every color of the rainbow...

The egg float test method has been used for quite a while as a quick and easy way to determine whether eggs are safe for consumption and for...

When it comes to keeping backyard chickens everyone has their favorite breed. For a variety of reasons some enjoy better popularity than the rest...

From aerial to ground predators, chickens often fall prey to many of these. There are many different things that happen from the most obvious to...

Predators are one of the greatest fears a chicken farmer has. They can be cunning, fast, and very sneaky. Your chickens will be drawing in...

There's no denying that Spring has finally sprung as the snow melts and the crocuses push through the earth. We rush to plant gardens, care for...

Top 10 Ways To Save On Feed Costs Keeping chickens is a wonderful hobby, but the price of their companionship and fresh eggs is the feed bill...

It's not difficult to take care of backyard chickens. Just ensure that your flock has adequate shelter and plenty of clean water. And make sure...

There is something about chickens & gardens that works well together. Like peanut butter & jam, or carrots & peas, chickens & gardens go hand in...

People tend to talk a lot about double yolk eggs! An egg with two yolks is not only an oddity but also a pleasant surprise when raising chickens...

You may have already done a good deal of research about the food, housing, and other requirements for keeping backyard chickens healthy if you...

How can you prevent dirty eggs in the chicken coop? Fortunately, there are a few ways you can use to prevent dirty eggs. Only some simple...

Over the past few months, the United States Department of Agriculture discovered cases of deadly avian influenza in U.S. poultry flocks, alerting...

Thinking of building your very own Hoop Coop but don't know where to start? Well, you're at the right place because we've selected 10 top-rated...

Can chickens eat... Ever wonder to yourself: "Can chickens eat this?"... or ask yourself about the food that you shouldn't feed your chickens...