14 Ways to Make Money From Your Backyard Chickens
No homestead feels complete without a flock of chickens. Whether you live out in the country or own a quarter-acre lot in the city, there’s a good chance you’ve considered …
Raising Animals
7 Ways To Get More Eggs From Your Chickens
It’s that time of year when chickens suddenly go from producing an egg every day to one or two a week, or if you’re really unlucky, no eggs at all. …
10 Things Nobody Tells You About Raising Chickens
Backyard chicken keeping is all the rage these days. If you’re thinking about raising a flock of chickens, you’ll need all the facts, and there are plenty of things no …
How to Make a Chicken Dust Bath In Just Two Minutes
Chickens are simple creatures, but they still have basic needs, and a dust bath is one of them! Why do chickens need a dust bath? All chickens get clean by …
11 Things You Need To Know About Raising Backyard Ducks
If the idea of raising backyard ducks makes your heart instantly go pitter-patter at the thought of little webbed feet waddling determinedly through the yard, then keep reading, this article …
8 Common Weeds Your Chickens Will Love (& 8 Poisonous Plants To Avoid!)
Did you know you no longer have to grumble and groan when you find weeds popping out of the lawn? You can feed those very pests to your chickens for …
Bantam Chickens: 5 Reasons To Raise “Mini Chickens” & How To Care For Them
Bantam chickens – or mini chickens – are all the rage, especially for urban and suburban chicken keepers. These tiny chickens are the ideal addition to any flock, and we’re …
5 Things That Work To Get Rid Of Flies In The Chicken Coop (& 3 That Don’t!)
Waking up to find an infestation of flies in your chicken coop is not only enough to turn your stomach, it’s incredibly frustrating. We’ve been there, we’ve tried everything, and …