If you live in an urban setting, having noisy chickens can be the vexation of the neighborhood. It can wake up the neighbors, disturb the peace, and interfere with your relationships with others. But instead of accepting noise as apart of life, why not change that? With these tips to stop chickens from being noisy, …
Guinea fowl are such fun and exciting creatures to own. You will love how fascinating they are to watch and their silly personalities. Some of you might even want to add a few to add to your chicken flock. And with so many benefits, we don’t blame you. But one of the most common questions …
Chickens provide you with fresh eggs, meat, and even companionship. What if we told you that you were sitting on a gold mine and you didn’t realize it? What gold is this? The black gold of manure, of course. If each chicken produces a cubic foot of waste every six months, you might as well …
Keeping chickens means that you will have a fresh supply of eggs and meat. And after you have spent so long caring for your hens, it’s nice to sit down and eat the fruits of your labor. But if you are new to chickens, you might have a lot of questions about defeathering. You might …
Barred Rock chickens are a beautiful breed most recognized for their striking colors. With black and white stripes, these birds will always be an American classic. But what exactly is the Barred Rock chicken, and how will they fit into your flock? Let’s look at Barred Rock chickens: complete breed profile. Barred Rock Chicken Temperament …
Leghorn chickens are fascinating creatures. They are full of life and funny little quirks. But how much do you really know about the Leghorn? Today, we are going to blow your mind with interesting facts about Leghorn chickens. By the end of this article, you will want to run out and grab a few Leghorns …
ISA Brown chickens and Golden Comets are both types of red sex-links. That means at birth, females are a reddish-brown color, and males are white. You might have heard around the farm that all red sex links are the same. But we are here to tell you there are some pretty significant differences between these …
Choosing the right hen for your flock can be nerve-wracking. But for you, it doesn’t have to be. Why? You may ask. Because you have found this website where we tell you everything you need to know about chickens. Today we are going to specifically talk about the Buff Orpington: what you need to know! …
You might think that owning chickens is going to save you money. After all, you will never have to buy eggs again. Any time you need an egg for breakfast, all you need to do is raid the coop. Or you could raise broilers to fill the freezer every summer. But does owning chickens save …
Baby chicks seem like delicate little creatures that need all of your time and attention. One wrong move and your future flock could be at risk. We are here to ease your mind. Baby chicks are not as complicated as they might seem. And with our step by step instructions on how to prepare for …