5 Reasons to Love Cochin Chickens
It might be hard for modern day chicken ladies and lads to believe, but there was a time when people weren’t as crazy for chickens...
5 Reasons to Love Pekin Bantam Chickens
Pekin bantam chickens originate from the Imperial Summer Palace in Peking (now called Beijing) during the time of the Qing dynasty. When British and French...
The Best Chicken Breeds for Families
Chickens aren't often the first animal that comes to mind when you think of family pets, but rest assured - they are as well suited...
Do I Need A Rooster To Get Eggs From My Hens?
Many of us get chickens not just for the companionship, but to enjoy the delicious fresh produce they provide. But, just how do our feathered...
The Secret Laying Lives Of Chickens
Chicken Ladies by nature like to keep an eye on their chooks. They’re always watching with a keen eye, looking for any changes in behaviour,...
Which Chicken Coop is Best for my Backyard?
Searching online for chicken coops for sale? You’ve come to the right place! But maybe you’re wondering which Backyard Chicken Coop model is best for...
Where In My Backyard Should I Put My Chicken Coop?
Just got your hot little hands on one of our amazing chicken coops? Maybe you’re planning to get one. Well, here are some tips on...
The Top 5 Chicken Feeders for your Chicken Coop or Chicken Run
Whether you’re a backyard chickens beginner or a seasoned eggs-pert, chances are you have wondered “Which chicken feeder is best for my backyard chickens?” Aside from choosing an...
When Will My Chickens Start Laying Eggs?
Question: When do chickens start laying eggs? Answer: Chickens lay as early as 16 weeks of age! The average hen starts to lay eggs at...
Chickens 101: The Coop
Like their owners, chickens need a safe, spacious environment where they can roost (sleep) in peace, graze around to their hearts content and comfortably lay...
Do I Need To Move My Chicken Coop Around The Backyard To Give The Hens Fresh Grass?
Giving hens access to fresh grass is essential to their well being, because of all the goodies in the grass (think bugs, grit, insects and...
Chicken Wire: What’s Best for Your Chooks
Safety from predators and egg thieves like rats, goannas, foxes, quolls and snakes is one of the most important factors when setting up a happy...
Can I Have Just One Pet Chicken?
Chickens are an amazing pet to have. The right breeds are just as nurturing and loving as any dog or cat, and they provide you...
How Noisy Are Chickens?
Got visions of rowdy chickens squawking up a ruckus? Many people are turned off the idea of getting chickens because they think their crows and...
How To Handle Your Hen
While they may not seem like the most obviously affectionate of animals, most backyard chickens grow very accustomed to their owners, often delighting in being...
How To Stop Your Flock's Bad Habits
Occasionally, our chickens pick up some nasty habits. Some mainly cause a nuisance, like egg-eating, whilst others can result serious damage to your flocks health...
Can I Keep More Than One Chicken Breed in my Flock?
Keeping chickens is a wonderful adventure imprinted with a flap of activity, a medley of clucky conversations and an egg basket overflowing with fresh bounty....
Chicken Chat: What The Squawks Mean
We all know that chickens cluck and roosters crow, but did you know that chickens have their own language with over thirty different calls, each...
What Foods Should I NOT Feed My Chickens?
Chickens, like many animals, are intolerant to certain foods - these aren’t foods that should even be given as treats, these are foods that should...
7 Reasons Why You Should Feed Your Chickens Mealworms
They may not look very appealing to you or me, but from a chickens point of view dried mealworms seem as tasty as a home...
What Is a Pullet?
Have you been searching for birds to buy and come across the words ‘Pullets for sale’? A ‘pullet’ is a young hen that is under...
5 Reasons To Love Your Naked Neck Chickens
Most Chicken Ladies will never forget the first time they their lay eyes upon a distinctive, quirky and downright bizarre naked neck chicken. When animal...
Dual Purpose Chicken Breeds
Dual purpose chicken breeds are classified as breeds that are egg-cellent layers, but also have heavy-set builds, which means they has a substantial amount of meat- so they...
5 Reasons to Love Hamburg Chickens
Hamburg chickens have a rich and fascinating history. While quite showy in their feathery cloaks, a long time tale tells of these chooks taking part...
5 Reasons to Love Ancona Chickens
Fine cuisine, great art and beautiful music are just a snapshot of the cultural influences from life in nineteenth century Italy. Enter the Ancona chicken....
The Best Chicken Breeds for Beginners
So you’ve finally taken the big step and decided to get backyard chickens. You’ve read all the books and blogs on caring for chickens, you...
Birds Of A Feather Can Flock Together - Keeping A Mixed Flock
So, you’ve been keeping chickens for quite a while now and feel comfortable-you’ve mastered the basics of tending them, you know when a particular hen...
Do I need a rooster in my backyard flock?
Plain and simple, the answer is no! Hens are one of the most captivating creatures on the face of the earth. They are beautiful, intelligent,...
The Fascinating Features Of Silkie Chickens
When people think of backyard chickens, most will conjure up images of brown feathers, stick legs with a lovely little red crescent perched atop their...
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