When someone first comes to my backyard to see all of our animals, one of the first things they usually mention is that they're surprised by the lack of animal smell. "But aren't chickens usually...
Category: Chickens
One of the best parts of raising chicks into chickens is knowing that delicious eggs can be collected - as soon as the chicks become laying pullets, anyway. And finding that first, small egg is...
I've seen my chickens eat some pretty crazy things - from the normal bugs and seeds to the stranger things like blades of grass, dirt, and even rocks. It stressed me out - until I remembered why...
The first time my chickens were outside in the rain, I have to admit I panicked a little bit - and I wondered if I should take an umbrella outside to escort them back to the coop. Are chickens okay...
When it's summer and hot (and your chickens are panting and spreading their wings in the coop, the coop roof is too hot to touch without getting burned) and you're worried about the heat, it's normal...
How Long You Can Safely Store Fresh Eggs (on the counter, in the fridge, etc)
When you're collecting fresh eggs from your backyard chickens, you'll wonder how long you can safely store them. And you'll wonder if storing them in different places (like the fridge or countertop)...