Learn the best herbs to grow for healthy chickens! Boost nutrition, repel pests naturally, and keep your flock happy and productive.| Simple Living Country Gal
Learn to grow sunflowers for chicken feed. This blog covers varieties, planting, harvesting, and storing seeds for your flock. The post How to Grow Sunflowers for Your Flock appeared first on Meyer Hatchery Blog.| Meyer Hatchery Blog
Steph has established a poultry paradise at Chicken in the Woods Farm in Central Florida, surrounded by protective trees. The well-designed setup includes a comfortable chicken coop, secure feeding and husbandry areas, and thoughtful features that create a picturesque haven for her diverse flock of chickens, guineas, and heritage turkeys. The post Brand Ambassador Coop Tour: Chicken in the Woods Farm appeared first on Meyer Hatchery Blog.| Meyer Hatchery Blog
If you’ve ever heard the saying “Be prepared,” you know how true it is—especially when it comes to caring for your flock. After dealing with a few surprises in the chicken coop myself, I can promise you it’s much easier when you’ve got the right supplies on hand. That’s why I put together this guide... The post How to Build a Chicken First Aid Kit appeared first on Simple Living Country Gal.| Simple Living Country Gal
The Exchequer Leghorn is an egg-cellent choice for your backyard flock. A beautiful, economical breed with great egg output! Learn more now!| Meyer Hatchery Blog
We all know chickens have beaks but do chickens have tongues? Well now, maybe you haven’t even thought of that question until reading this! Now, you MUST know! First, go look inside your chickens mouth…wait, that easier said than done 😆. But we have you covered. Backed by scientific facts and sprinkled with some fun... The post Do Chickens Have Tongues? (It’s a valid question) appeared first on Pampered Chicken Mama: Raising Backyard Chickens.| Pampered Chicken Mama: Raising Backyard Chickens
Among the myriad of questions we chicken lovers ask, one query stands out as particularly amusing: Do chickens fart? It’s a question that has the power to both tickle our funny bone and ignite our inquisitiveness. So, hop on the flatulence investigation bus and be sure to get a front row seat! In order to... The post Do Chickens Fart? (Pardon Me) appeared first on Pampered Chicken Mama: Raising Backyard Chickens.| Pampered Chicken Mama: Raising Backyard Chickens
These feathered creatures play essential roles on our farms and in our backyards (and sometimes on our tables), but do you know the facts that unravel hen vs chicken? What about pullets and cockerels…where do they fit in? Maybe you’ve never thought about it, or maybe it’s kept you up all night! Either way, let’s... The post Hen vs Chicken – What In The World Is The Difference? appeared first on Pampered Chicken Mama: Raising Backyard Chickens.| Pampered Chicken Mama: Raising Backyard Chickens
Picture this – It’s a serene evening on your rural homestead, and your prized flock of chickens is settling in for the night. You’ve taken all the precautions to protect them from predators, but you can’t help but wonder – do possums eat chickens? This question has perplexed many backyard chicken mamas (and papas), and... The post Do Possums Eat Chickens – Separating Fact From Fiction appeared first on Pampered Chicken Mama: Raising Backyard Chickens.| Pampered Chicken Mama: Raising Backyard Chickens
There are some truly captivating creatures that we can enjoy, and one of these is the Welsh Harlequin duck. Of course, I’m a sucker for waddling ducks from the start. So, keep that in mind. Many poultry and fowl have mysterious beginnings that we can only piece together. The Welsh Harlequin, however, is a different story. It’s... The post Welsh Harlequin Duck – Feathered Gems appeared first on Pampered Chicken Mama: Raising Backyard Chickens.| Pampered Chicken Mama: Raising Backyard Chickens
With the Olive Egger chicken the color of eggs might not be too surprising (the name is a pretty obvious hint), but do you know the genetics behind the birds? This article will explain the breeding combinations, plus some fun facts. Olive Egger chickens are funky, spunky, classy, and sassy. They are also unpredictably predictable... The post Olive Egger Chicken – Unpredictably Predictable appeared first on Pampered Chicken Mama: Raising Backyard Chickens.| Pampered Chicken Mama: Raising Backyard Chickens
Feeling like champagne and caviar? Why not throw in some expensive Bresse Chicken to make your night on the town complete? Why not? For starters, it might be hard to find. And since the price is twice as nice, you might settle for that chicken sandwich from your local fast food favorite! 😆 Bresse chicken... The post Bresse Chicken – The Price Is Twice As Nice appeared first on Pampered Chicken Mama: Raising Backyard Chickens.| Pampered Chicken Mama: Raising Backyard Chickens
Ever wondered about getting geese but not sure what kind to get? To be honest, I’m a bit leery of geese, but Sebastopol geese made me take a second look. This breed of geese seems to have stepped out of a fairy tale. With their unique white feathers gently curving like a fluffy could, and... The post Sebastopol Geese – Graceful and Unique appeared first on Pampered Chicken Mama: Raising Backyard Chickens.| Pampered Chicken Mama: Raising Backyard Chickens
Introducing new chickens to an existing flock can be tricky, but if you follow these simple tips, you can help new chickens integrate into your … The post How to Introduce New Chickens To a Flock appeared first on The Novice Homestead.| The Novice Homestead
Learn the ways to tell whether a chicken is a hen or a rooster with this helpful guide. I belong to a lot of online … The post How to Tell A Rooster From A Hen appeared first on The Novice Homestead.| The Novice Homestead
Flies are not only annoying, but they can also be dangerous to chickens! Learn how to keep flies out of your chicken coop with these … The post How To Keep Flies Out Of A Chicken Coop appeared first on The Novice Homestead.| The Novice Homestead
The best beginner's guide on raising backyard chickens: best breeds, chicks, coop design, how to care for chickens, predators, eggs and more!| Homestead and Chill
Learn why it is so important to use apple cider vinegar on your homestead especially with your chickens. Keep them happy and healthy simply by using ACV.| Simple Living Country Gal
Take the stress out of August homesteading with our helpful to-do list. Get ideas for your garden, barn, and livestock maintenance.| Simple Living Country Gal
A guide on Introducing New Chickens to Your Flock so there is no stress of aggression with your chickens and rooster.| Simple Living Country Gal
Wondering How to Choose the Perfect Chickens Breeds for your homestead? Here are 4 quick tips we've learned over the years that will help you too!| Simplify, Live, Love
What child doesn’t dream of learning to talk to animals? Or was that just me? As a little girl, I used to love imagining what my beloved pets might say to me if only I could understand their voices.| World Birds
It’s been the week of new life; our garden is starting to grow well (as are the weeds!) and our little farm is bustling with activity.| Wyndelin Farm & Kitchen
Mites are one of the most common pests that affect chickens and can be dangerous if left untreated. Keep reading to learn how to keep mites out of a chicken coop and keep your flock safe and healthy!| The Novice Homestead