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Keeping a free-range flock sounds great…but you live in the suburbs, and have a 5,000 square foot lot. So a free-range, roaming-around flock isn’t going to work very well. Your chickens will end up on the neighbor’s porch (which happened to me once, ending with me scrubbing chicken poo from the neighbor’s steps). ​The Case… Continue reading Do You Have the Space for Chickens in Your Yard?

If you prefer to raise your own chickens so that you get a regular supply of fresh eggs you will be aware that you will need new chickens all round the year. Older hens produce fewer eggs and if you have new birds to replace them you can maintain a steady supply of eggs. However,… Continue reading Which Chicken Incubator Is Right For You?

If you are a poultry eater, chances are you buy tons of supermarket sold chicken and other poultry goods annually. While the chicken sold in supermarkets may look healthy and full of protein, these poultry products are actually extremely unhealthy to consume. Since the 1970’s, poultry producers have injected chicken (and other meats) with saltwater… Continue reading Here’s Why You Should Raise Your Own Chickens…

It’s spring! The newly-hatched chicks have been delivered from the large hatcheries to your local feed store. You’ve already taken a trip to the feed store and mentally picked out the breeds you like and fallen in love with them, researching things about them on the internet. Now you’re chomping at the bit! Let’s go… Continue reading Caring for Baby Chicks: The Tools You Need

While chicken farming is an age old practice, modern technology helps us keep our flock happy, healthy and safe! Free ranging is a great way to keep your backyard flock, but you may find yourself wishing you had an automatic chicken door opener. Making your way out to the coop in the morning to let… Continue reading Coop Technology: The Automatic Chicken Door Opener

Easy ways to build your own chicken coops 1. Colorful and Homey This chicken coop looks like a real house! With the colorful shutters and even a white picket fence, these chickens will be living in style. 2. On The Farm With DIY decorations, the design of this chicken coop will not only make this… Continue reading 20 DIY Chicken Coops that You Need in Your Backyard

Creating the perfect chicken coop for your feathered friends is an important task. To help your chooks remain as healthy as possible, you need to create an environment for them where they will feel safe, yet can roam around freely and not feel cramped in. A happy, healthy hen will produce much better eggs than… Continue reading Choosing the Best Chicken Coop Kit

If you’re trying to lead a healthy lifestyle, it’s best to eat fresh, minimally processed meats, fruits, and vegetables. It’s pretty easy to start a garden – even if you’re limited on space. And depending on the climate you live in, you might be able to grow fruit trees. But what about dairy or eggs?… Continue reading 10 Pallet Chicken Coops