Chickens

Chickens are a great addition to any homestead or farm. Not only do they provide delicious eggs and meat, but they can also keep insect pests under control and offer valuable fertilizer for your garden. Plus, let’s be honest, they’re really fun to watch as they peck around in the yard on their daily rounds!

You might know already that there are a great many breeds of domestic chicken out there. Pretty much all of these birds are descended from the ancient jungle fowl native to Asia. But did you also know that our chickens are also close cousins with pheasants? It’s true. In fact, they are close enough that

Chickens are one of those birds that don’t get enough attention for their sheer beauty because of their ubiquity. Just a common chicken, right? But they can look so marvelous, especially a majestic rooster with his full and iridescent plumage. What a sight! And part of what makes chickens so beautiful are those shining and

If you are new to owning chickens and have cared enough to do an internet search on the topic, you might have been left feeling a little bit bewildered. Chances are you saw enough lingo being thrown around conversationally that it looked like a different language. Have no fear, because we are here with this

Chickens come in all sizes and colors, with personalities and temperaments to match. There are seemingly endless breeds to choose from today, from the traditional to the truly memorable. One type you might have heard spoken of with either admiration or admonishment is the bantam. So, what exactly is a bantam chicken? A bantam chicken

Mites are tiny, eight-legged creatures that feed on the blood of chickens. They can cause a great deal of itching and skin damage to the birds, which can lead to decreased production and even death in severe cases. If you suspect your flock has mites, it is important to take action quickly to get rid

Every chicken owner knows that their birds eat more or less constantly when they are awake. Always picking, pecking, scratching, and nibbling. Sometimes keeping the chickens fed feels like a full-time job on its own! But what happens when life gets in the way and the chickens don’t get fed? Be it an accident, disaster,

Most of the time when you see huge barns of chickens on industrial-scale farms, or a bustling flock in someone’s backyard, it is all about those eggs! Eggs are indeed one of the primary reasons for owning and raising chickens in the first place. But this does beg the question: if seemingly all chickens are