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Nine Items You Need BEFORE You Buy Baby Chickens

By Lauren Dibble

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

By Kristina Seleshanko

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

By Bobbie Johnson

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, […]

Chicken Breeds That Lay Easter Eggs

By Shelby DeVore

If you are looking to add color to your egg basket, then you need to consider some of the breeds that are known for laying blue and green eggs. Sometimes called Easter Egg chickens, they will add more than just color to your egg basket. These chickens are extremely docile and add big personalities to […]

Choosing a Chicken Breed For Your Homestead

By Jenna Dooley

Many people start their homestead with a flock of chickens and I think that’s a great way to jump into it. The first that has to happen is choosing a chicken breed (or breeds) to raise. That seems like a simple enough task but there are some considerations to make when choosing a chicken breed. […]

Sneaky Hens

By Sherry Willis

Have you ever felt like you are not well armed in a battle of wits? Getting my hens to lay eggs where I want them to has become a small war and, sometimes, I suspect that I am not as well armed as my opponents. It can be a challenge to set everything up in […]