For the most part, chickens are pretty easy to take care of. Chickens are flock animals and will stick together during the day not requiring much interaction. They do better when you have several so, I’d recommend at least three.…
A lot of people this time of year become anxious about keeping their chickens warm in Winter. I am no exception, I worry about everything including the weather. Generally, chickens do not need supplemental heat. They will puff up, trapping…
Backyard chickens make great pets. My husband had wanted chickens for years and he finally convinced me. They are pretty easy to take care of; however, there are a few things I wished I knew before owning backyard chickens. Make…
Our chickens are molting. If you are new to raising chickens, this can be quite worrisome. Molting is when chickens lose their feathers replacing them with new feathers. With a hard molt, some chickens will look sickly and bald. When…
Last year around this time, we lost one of our chickens to a hawk. It was devastating. A few days after our loss, my husband had a wonderful idea that we should get another chicken, better yet two, since they…
You’ve been patiently waiting, and wondering when will my hen lay eggs? Then it happens. It’s like Christmas!! This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a commission on products purchased. How do you know if your girls are…
A few weeks ago, I learned about a chicken’s dust bath. When I first witnessed them “bathing”, I thought it was some type of seizure. Chickens will find dirt, roll around in it, kicking it up with their feet, flipping…
Spending time outdoors with the chicks The chicks are still living in the coop in the dining room. My husband, Herb, has chicken wire on the top, so we can still use the heat lamp. The temperature should be 95degrees…