I was originally going to call this post the A-Z’s of chicken terminology. When I started thinking and listing out chicken terms for beginners, I realized the post would probably be too long. So, I decided to just include the…
Before owning chickens, I didn’t know much about them. I didn’t want chickens but once I have a hobby or take on a new role, I research as much as I can. Here are some fun facts I’ve learned about…
Many old sayings refer to chickens. It wasn’t until we owned chickens, that I realized how many come from chicken terms. I’m reminded every day usually because of something the chickens are doing. Then before I knew it, every time…
Nothing is better than fresh eggs. That’s one of the reasons you got chickens, right?. Things were going well and all of a sudden – zero, zilch. There are several possible reasons why your chicken stop laying. Illness My first…
Deciding on what to feed your chickens is nearly as complicated as what to feed your children. There are so many different options on the market. Medicate vs Non-Medicated If your chicks have been vaccinated against coccidiosis, you should use…
We currently don’t’ have a rooster as part of our flock but eventually we want to add one. I have many friends that have one and I love hearing their stories. How do you know if you should add a…
Summer is right around the corner and things are heating up in Texas. How do we keep our chickens cool in summer? This post contains affiliate links. I may earn money from purchases at no additional cost to you. One…
There are 5 deadly mistakes that many new chicken owners make. We made a few of these ourselves but, luckily, we didn’t lose any birds. These are all equally important to know if raising backyard chickens. Not Enough Room You…