As the weather warms up and we start to spend more time outdoors, the insects of the world are also waking up, ready for a meal. Experts suggest in the coming years we could be in for a “tick explosion”. There are several things you can do to keep yourself & your family safe from […]
Fermented Feed: More For Your Money and Happier Hens
A 50 lb bag of feed usually lasts me about 6-8 days served dry. I would long to be able to feed my chickens organic, non-GMO pellet but it just wasn’t in the budget. They roam all day so they’re getting as much organic matter as they want, but I still longed for better pellets. […]
Nine Items You Need BEFORE You Buy Baby Chickens
Excited about buying baby chicks? There’s nothing cuter or cuddlier or more fun to watch! However, like most babies, they require special equipment, and there’s things you may not have thought of to have on hand in case of emergencies. Click the link below to find out more…
How To Take A Vacation When You Have Chickens
Planning a vacation can be a bit of pain, especially if you have pets. Can you take a vacation even if you have chickens? There aren’t chicken kennels that you can book your birds into. So how do you take a vacation when you have backyard birds? Here are some tips to help you get […]
How to Tell if a Hen is Laying
I’m not getting very many eggs from my hens. I have 8 that are about 3 years old and 9 that are about a year old, and I only get 9 eggs a day. I know the older hens are past their prime, but how can I tell which ones (if any) are still laying? […]
When Will My Hen Start Laying Eggs
When Will My Hen Start Laying Eggs – So when will chickens start paying rent?The timing of her first egg is called the “point of lay” and generally happens between five and six months old. Now there are a lot of factors that play into “point of lay” including breed, health, light conditions, temperatures, diet, […]
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