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 reddish bantam known as the Nankin.  The Nankin is one of the oldest bantams known to man, and 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.

My wife and I have been raising chickens for many years now. We have discovered that chickens aren't hard to take care of. As long as you follow a few best practices you'll have happy, scratching and...