A list of the top 10 backyard chicken keeping myths that we hear every day. We want to set the record straight and help educate people on the reality of backyard chickens The post Top 10 Backyard Chicken Keeping Myths appeared first on ..read more

Kristen & Ingrid give their top recommendations for a starter flock of chickens. We highlight different characteristic traits that make chickens so much fun. The post Top 10+ Picks for Backyard Chicken Starter Flock appeared first on ..read more

Whether or not you are new to the world of backyard chickens, there are many terms that are helpful to know in raising chickens. Here are the ABCs of raising chickens. The post Glossary of Terms Every Backyard Chicken Keeper Needs to Know appeared first on ..read more

Chickens are not fans of hot temperatures and in fact, extreme heat can be dangerous for them. There are some tips and tricks you can do to make your backyard flock more comfortable during the summer heat. The post Tips for Keeping Your Chickens Cool in the Summer appeared first on ..read more

The yearly event attracts thousands of visitors to check out chicken coops, gardens, and bee hives. The objective of the Tour d’Coop is to show people the right ways to have a healthy, secure flock. With many gardens on the 19-coop tour this year, it also highlighted urban farming and a sustainable food culture. The post Cluckin’ for a Cause! Our First Time on the Tour d’Coop appeared first on ..read more

We love our industrial hemp as bedding for our chicken coops. However, there are many misconceptions about industrial hemp and hemp in general. This article explains some of the history behind hemp, how it became lumped in with marijuana, and why it is becoming more and more of a mainstream crop due to its many applications. The post Hemp is Not Pot —Plus Other Hemp Facts appeared first on ..read more

My experience with my first broody hen. We decided to give her baby chicks after three weeks. I was so nervous if she would accept them or not. Find out what happens. The post Are You My Mother? Giving a Broody Hen Baby Chicks appeared first on ..read more

My Buff Orpington went broody. Now I'm filled with decisions to make. Do I let her be broody? Do I give her babies, if so, eggs or chicks? Read about my first experience with a broody. The post My Hen Went Broody! Now What? appeared first on ..read more

Chickens are relatively easy to keep, so long as you provide quality layer feed, fresh water and a clean, dry, well-ventilated coop for them. However, chickens can get sick or injured so it’s necessary to be prepared with a chicken first aid kit if the need arises. The post Chicken First Aid Kit Check List appeared first on ..read more

After I slipped three baby chicks under my broody hen, the fun begins. Will she accept them? How will they stay safe from raptors in the sky? Follow the adventures in baby chicks on my little urban farm. The post Adventures in New Baby Chicks appeared first on ..read more