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...
Category: Chickens
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)...
Whether you're considering adding goats to chickens (or chickens to goats), it's important to know if it's possible to have both together. And it's even more important to know how to keep them...
Sometimes chicken coops get muddy. It can happen for a lot of reasons - from rain to flooding to sprinklers to drainage issues to an open run. But what can you do when your chicken coop is...