Who knew that Missouri winters would be so stinkin’ cold? Probably a lot of people, but I had no clue. When we were deciding where we wanted to settle down and homestead, we had narrowed it down to two choices: Maine or Missouri. Missouri won out because as much as I love, love, love a […]
4 Things I Wish I’d Known about Backyard Chickens
I grew up with a pet chicken and have now consistently had a laying flock for about seven years (barring a short period of hen-lessness when we sold our suburban home and moved to the country). I vividly recall trying to convince my husband that having backyard chickens in the suburbs was totally do-able – […]
Raising Chickens: It’s SO EASY!
Worried that raising chickens will eat up a bunch of your time? They don’t actually. And come to think of it, I think you will all agree that not only are home-raised chickens and eggs cheaper than store bought, but they are also much healthier and better-tasting, too! Let me show you just how little […]
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 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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