Did you know chickens can outrun a human? Yep. I’m out of breath just thinking about the last time I had to chase down an escaped hen. If a chicken doesn’t want to get caught, it will do it’s...
Category: Hens
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...
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...
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...