When you are new to keeping chickens, it can be very intimidating and stressful because you are scared of making mistakes that may end up harming your chickens. Knowing more about chickens’ behavior, their needs, their health, and what they need in their housing will ensure you don’t make the most common mistakes when keeping…
Hatching chicken eggs is one of the most fun and exciting parts of keeping backyard chickens! There is nothing cuter than watching a brood of tiny, yellow chicks emerge from their shells. But incubating and hatching your first clutch of eggs can be quite intimidating. You do not want to make any fatal errors! There…
Chickens make wonderful pets, and raising and keeping chickens can be very fulfilling. However, if you’ve considered keeping chickens, you may have wondered what costs are involved and if it’s possible to raise chickens on a budget. While the cost of raising chickens is primarily predictable, some prices can vary depending on the supplies used,…
If you’re fortunate enough to experience the love, affection, and gratification of keeping backyard chickens, you know how busy they can keep you! Not only are they voracious eaters cleaning up anything that moves with assassin-like precision, but they can also be vocal when they need you, so how much time does it take to…
A growing number of people living in urban areas are keeping their own flock of chickens in their backyard. Some see it as a step towards sustainable living. Others just love the idea of fresh eggs every day and free lawn fertilizer. Caring for backyard chickens is as simple as opening their coop in the…
Keeping a flock of geese is gaining popularity, and many people prefer keeping geese over chickens or ducks. If you’re looking to keep geese as starter pets for your backyard farm, you may be interested to know which are the best goose breeds for beginners and what raising these different breeds involves. A few goose…
Whether you are an animal lover or like eating organic food, you have probably thought about keeping chickens. Loads of people with suitable backyards and a passion for animals resort to keeping chickens in their backyard for fun, but they might not always think it through. Are chickens good pets, and what are the pros…
The Sussex is a heritage chicken breed that has become very popular amongst backyard chicken owners. They are ideal for a small backyard flock, as they are docile and easy to manage, can produce a steady supply of eggs, and make excellent meat birds. Sussex chickens have a variety of plumage colors – eight in…
Don’t ever let the concern of a small backyard keep you from experiencing the true bliss of keeping a flock of hens. Different chicken breeds have varying space requirements; fortunately, some breeds respond well to confined foraging areas. All the chicken breeds listed below are perfect for a small backyard. Each breed is known to…
Backyard poultry is a growing trend around the world. More and more people are discovering the benefits of keeping a small backyard flock of chickens or ducks. You do not need a large property and a pond to keep ducks! Keeping a flock of ducks is as easy as keeping chickens. Many breeds of duck…