If you’ve been in backyard chicken keeping for more than a moment, you know that a rainbow carton of eggs is all the rage! I don’t know if our fascination stems from the excitement of finding out there are more than simply brown and white eggs, or if it is spurred on as a by-product …
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Mealworms are a protein packed treat for your chickens which begs the question, should I be including mealworms in my chickens regular diet? It’s a simple answer but let’s dive into the rationale behind it, YES mealworms should be a routine part of your flocks diet, especially if you don’t free range. We all want …
Your chicken is not eating? That is not good! Let’s explore what could be causing her sudden loss of appetite and what to do about it. What is Causing my Chicken to Stop Eating? Unlike people, chickens don’t stop eating something because they are bored with the taste of it. Usually, a chicken with a …
It seems like chickens will eat just about anything, but can they eat leaves and is it good for them? While you may find chickens devour the leaves (and well the entirety of the plant) for just about everything you grow in your garden or flower bed, leaves are not a great source of nutrients …
What we feed our chickens is an increasingly hot topic as we watch premixed pellet feed costs sky rocket and we sim through theory after theory as to the quality and content of commercial feed. For the backyard chicken tender, there is probably nothing more pressing than what we feed our chickens, and with a …
Chickens are adorable and social creatures who do best in groupings no less than three. But how many chickens is enough? When I hear this question all I can think about is the Sugar Crisp cereal commercial from the 90’s … “You can never get enough!” But, is that true of these quirky and social …
A swollen eye is a pretty good indication of an impending problem for your chicken and should be taken seriously. Swelling in the face and eyes can be a sign of a respiratory infection, a type of ring worm, ocular Marek’s, or something benign like debris in their eye. Never the less, if your hen …
If you are hoping for a basket full of colour and hens that don’t disappoint in temperament and aesthetic, the Easter Egger Chicken is the right bird for you flock. These friendly and curious chickens are known to lay a spectrum of beautiful eggs, from olive to pale blue, from nude to blush, Easter Egger …
Hen houses are the new she dens when it comes to the backyard farmer. A quick scroll on Pinterest will show you an unending stream of plans, ideas, and over the top dramatics when it comes to the best for your flock. I’m serious, I’ve seen chandeliers in chicken coops, artwork on the walls and …
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These hens seem to be all the rage in the backyard farming community as chicken tenders everywhere flock to gather a colourful bounty of chickens that lay the rainbow (check out more on What Colour Do Chickens Lay?). Black Copper Maran: History The Black Copper Maran is a recognized colouring of the recent classic Maran …
Whether it is the warmth and security of the coop, or continuous access to food and water, it’s not uncommon to encounter mice in your chicken tending journey. And, while mice can be adorable and many people adore them as intelligent and low maintenance pets, having them become a frequent flyer in your hen house …
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Simply put, a Showgirl Silkie is a unique cross between a silkie and a naked neck chicken (also lovingly referred to as a Turken). The face only a mother could love. What is a Showgirl Silkie? Again, a Showgirl Silkie is a cross between a Silkie and a Turken. You may find large pictures in this …
Chicks and rabbits living harmoniously sounds like a wonderful Easter dream. But, is it attainable or safe for the backyard chicken tender? The quick answer is … it depends. While chickens and rabbits share a lot of amiable characteristics, there are some considerations one should ponder if they are planning on housing the two lovable …
Let me introduce you to the Lavender Ameraucana, the showstopper of bearded beauty chickens. Not to be confused with the Easter Egger, Americana, or the Araucanas, the Lavender Ameraucanas are a show stopping breed all their own and their luminescent colour is unequalled in the poultry world. These stunning chickens shine like polished silver and …
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“Grass-Fed” EVERYTHING is making a breakthrough in the grocery market, grass-fed beef, goat, lamb chops … but not grass-fed chickens? You can find organic, pasture raised, antibiotic free, but not grass fed when it comes it poultry. What would it even mean to have a grass fed flock and is it healthy for the hens? …
A domestic rooster will live, on average, 5-8 years. With preferential treatment, and under the right conditions, a backyard rooster that is well cared for can live upwards of 12 years. If you’ve ever been chicken chased by your rooster you know, roosters serve an important part in the health and well being of the …
Not always. But if you know how to handle them, you may build a special relationship with them. We hope this tutorial will tell you how. Do Chickens Enjoy Being Touched? In a world of constant need for consent, one might wonder, “Does my hen enjoy being pet?” The short of the long answer is, …
A bumblefoot is an infection in your chicken’s foot. We’re going to detail how to discover it, how to treat it, and how it can be prevented. What is Bumblefoot? Simply put, Bumblefoot is an infection (a staph infection) in your chickens foot. The infection can present in one, or both feet, and is not …
