Chicken

Chicken tunnels are a great way to get your chickens where you want them to be while keeping them out of places you don’t want them to be. These tunnels are the free-ranging solution for backyard farmers who still want control over the space in their backyard. Anyone who has ever tried to do a … Read more

Most chicken breeds love to explore their surroundings while foraging for food. But this can prove difficult with all the land and aerial predators lurking around. Luckily, there’s an effective way to keep your chicken safe while allowing them to run around outdoors. You just need to build a chicken run. A chicken run is … Read more

In a free-range flock of chickens, the rooster spurs are among the deadliest weapons in the rooster’s arsenal against threats. Depending on which side of the conflict you reside in, the spurs are majestic tools or wickedly mean-looking nuisances. The bony leg structure makes a rooster fearsome in any cockfight. As much as a hard-fierce … Read more

Let’s be honest — In a world teeming with incredible creatures, not many of them come close to the awe-inspiring cluckers occupying our backyard coops. Chickens are undisputably charming in a multitude of ways. From the early-morning cock-a-doodle-doos and the rhythmic flapping of the wings to the allure exuded in their magnificent plumage, there’s so … Read more

Did you know that black, white, and gold (red) feathering colors are considered the three basic colors in chickens? Yes, there is nothing more that goes into making the many amazing, including white and black patterned, chickens we love today. From the classic black & white Plymouth Rock to the laced Wyandotte and the enigmatic … Read more

The Blue Laced Red Wyandotte is the prettiest of the diverse Wyandotte breed of chicken. Apart from being one of the most gorgeous blue chickens in the world, the Blue Laced Red Wyandotte also stands out as a medium to top-tier production chicken with an average of 200 eggs per year. It is said the … Read more

Chickens losing feathers is not something uncommon, especially in late summer-autumn (as sunlight exposure falls). However, if the feather loss appears unusual, it could be a sign of serious health problems, like gut or kidney infections. Because of this, it’s crucial to understand the potential causes of chickens losing feathers and how to address them. … Read more

Chicken diapers are a great way of keeping your birds indoors without having to worry about the mess they’ll make. Buying a diaper is good but making one might be even better and cheaper. If someone saw you putting a diaper on a chicken 50 or 70 years ago, they would have concluded that you … Read more

Building a chicken coop is a great way of giving your chickens the home they deserve, but a DIY Pallet chicken coop can get you the same results at an even cheaper price. When you’re looking to get a new chicken coop, you can either buy one or build one. Many backyard chicken farmers prefer … Read more

If you’ve decided to start keeping backyard chickens, you’re at the beginning of an exciting and rewarding journey. Not only will your birds give you a steady supply of eggs, but they will also give you endless hours of entertainment with their idiosyncratic antics. However, to keep your chickens healthy and productive, an important consideration … Read more