If you ever crack open an egg and smell a putrid smell, something that smells like death itself, throw it out immediately. Our goal is to teach you how to tell if an egg is bad, so you don't have to...

A common question my wife and I get is, "Do you need a rooster for hens to lay eggs?". This is a great question, and albeit an important one, the answer you get from us is going to depend on your...

One of the perks of our daily caretaking duties is egg collection. Typically, we collect at least one egg per chicken every other day. This number does depend on the girls that are laying them. Some...

One of my most beloved breeds is the beautiful chestnut bantam known as the Nankin. The Nankin is one of the oldest bantams known to man, it is a true bantam, meaning it has a no larger...

Warmer months bring a higher risk for a deadly parasite called Coccidia. If you don't know how to recognize and treat the parasite you need to learn fast if you don't, it can mean a life-threatening...

Got stressed chickens? You’re not alone. Many of us face this problem and need answers on how to return our flocks to their happy pecking selves.