How To Pick The Perfect Chicken Coop Spot
Prime Position: What To Consider When Choosing The Perfect Coop Spot Where in my backyard should I put my chicken coop? Just got your hot...
Why You Should Keep Chickens In The New Year
A new year calls for a fresh start, and while many of will make resolutions to run five kilometres four times a week, never eat...
Kick Start Your Health In The New Year (Without Breaking The Bank!)
Hands up how many of you made a new years resolution to lose weight. That’s what we thought! Leading a healthier lifestyle and shifting those...
Do You Have To Give Chickens Baths?
You have to give your dogs and cats a bath, otherwise you might have some fowl smelling animals wandering about your house...but what about your...
Will My Council Allow Me To Keep Chickens?
If you're thinking of keeping chickens in your area, it’s important to check the council regulations in your area before you set up your coop...
How Much Water Does An Adult Hen Drink Per Day?
In order for your girls to stay healthy, they need constant access to fresh water (along with a healthy diet of feed and grit, of...
The Egg-straordinarily High Quality Nutrition of Backyard Chicken Eggs
Backyard chickens all around the world are clucking about their egg-straordinarily nutrient rich eggs! Backyard chicken keepers know that when they allow their chickens to...
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...
Can I Use Chicken Manure As Fertilizer In My Garden?
Chicken manure or ‘chicken litter’ is absolutely BRILLIANT to use as fertilizer - even better when you mix it in with a few other goodies...
Chicken Head Anatomy
Chickens have such dear, cute little heads- alert eyes and a sweet little beak. But if you’ve ever had the chance to get up close...
Celebrity Chefs At The Good Food and Wine Show
At Backyard Chicken Coops, we looove our food (egg-related or non-egg related!). Which is why we’re so excited to be a stallholder at the upcoming...
Convince Your Partner Or Housemates To Keep Chickens In 7 Steps
Sadly, not everyone in your life will be as mad for chickens as you are. Housemates, partners and children can all have objections to keeping...
Chicken Feather Structure
Feathers are a feature that are unique to birds, and while they may look pretty and add to the overall aesthetic appeal of a chicken,...
Chicken Life Cycle
We all know the age-old question- what came first, the chicken or the egg? And while this questions remains unanswered, there is a lot more...
Funky Flock Features
Feathered feet, five toes and beards- chicken breeds sure can have a lot of fascinating anatomy! It can often be overwhelming to try and keep...
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