Author name: Tim Makay

As a chicken owner, one of the great joys we have is watching our chickens run around while free-ranging and seeing what they get into. Watching them peck and scratch through the grass, catch bugs and worms, and investigate their environment is a ton of fun. That is, until your chickens go where they aren’t

Somewhat surprisingly, there seems to be an awful lot of controversy raging on the internet concerning whether chickens can, or cannot, swim. I’ve seen arguments claiming that chickens float basically just like ducks. I’ve seen others claiming that chickens sink like a stone. And I’ve seen every kind of argument in between! Based on my

No matter what your reason for starting or growing your flock, and no matter what your objectives are, there is bound to be a picture-perfect breed of chicken out there for you One of the most loved of the heritage large breeds is the Brahma, an American breed that was once the main chicken for

Though there are all kinds of chicken breeds in the world, and all with different attributes, there’s a few of them that just get all the luck: big, beautiful, ample layers of eggs, great table birds and they even have good personalities! Breeds like this make it tough to choose any others! One such breed

Most domestic breeds of chickens, even the older heritage ones, were typically bred for a purpose. Some were bred for meat, some were bred for their egg-laying capability. Some, sadly, were bred for fighting. But those purposes change over time, and chickens that were once raised only for utility might be kept around simply because

Choosing to own any animal is always a big commitment, and whatever reasons you have for owning them, you can set yourself up for frustration and failure if you choose the breed poorly. Choosing a breed that is suited for your purposes and also your personality can make your life a lot easier. This is

Are they a fruit? Are they truly a vegetable? Does it matter what tomatoes are in the end? I say no, because the only answer that really matters for us is whether or not our precious chickens can eat them safely. Tomatoes are indispensable in most kitchens and it kinds of cuisine, but that doesn’t

One of my favorite things about owning chickens is seeing how they react to new foods. People get tired of eating the same thing day in and day out, and you better believe that our chickens do too. Spicing up their menu with novel proteins or fresh fruits and veggies is a great way to

If you own chickens, do you let them live on just chicken feed, or do you take the time to feed them a variety of whole foods, too? If you do feed them whole foods, you should know that there are all kinds of things that chickens can eat, including many common fruits. However, chickens

One of the neatest things about chickens is just how many fascinating breeds there are out there. No matter what kind of chickens you need, there is guaranteed to be a breed or 10 for the job. More than this, there is certain to be a breed that strikes your fancy! From tall, imperious and