How long do roosters live? Chicken owners should have a full record of their entire flock. The record should show the trend and progress of each chicken or breed in terms of productivity, growth, expenses, and life-span. Speaking of the life-span, there’s a need to know how long individual chickens can live and that’s important …
There’s a growing trend among chicken keepers that has raised many questions. One, in particular, is can you have a chicken as a pet? Some chicken owners seem to be creating a strong bond with their specific flock of chickens and this looks really fascinating. Chickens are currently the newest friends to several family members …
More often than not I get this question, What are the Best Beginner Chicken Breeds for Your Backyard? In my opinion, these are the best beginner chicken breeds that can be raised in the backyard. The truth of the matter is that there are more than a dozen different breeds of chickens that are a …
When I made up my mind to start keeping chickens, I had no idea what lay ahead of me. But with my sheer determination and passion for these birds, I gave it a try and I have no regrets. As a beginner, I had to overcome all the hurdles and constraints that come with keeping …
Many years of keeping chickens have exposed me to all vices that these domestic birds display under certain circumstances. That’s when I came to learn that no two chicken breeds have the same behavior. Some are docile, while others are highly aggressive but a handful of them are considered friendly. The question most asked is …
As a chicken keeper, I have always been fascinated by different breeds of layers and wondered which was the best backyard chicken for eggs. After a few discussions with other like-minded chicken owners, I concluded that different keepers have mixed feelings about backyard chickens for eggs. Inasmuch as we all have our choices when it …