Fermented Chicken Feed: What Is It, And Should I Be Doing It?
Sourdough, yoghurt and cheese are all fermented foods some humans consume on a regular basis, but did you know that you can ferment your chickens...
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...
Herbs for Hen Health: Coriander
Coriander is a herb that people generally love or hate thanks to it’s incredibly powerful taste and strong fragrance. If you’re a chicken person you...
Make Your Own Chicken Feed: What You Need To Know
There comes a time in a chicken owners life, as they scatter pellets or feed around the coop, when they begin thinking to themselves- ‘what...
Herbs for Hen Health: Dill
Dill is one herb you don’t want to skip on growing in your herb garden! This tall wispy herb is best grown annually and while...
What Do Chickens Eat In The Wild?
Once upon a time, chickens were wild creatures, running around in their native habitat and scratching and foraging for food. So before they could pop...
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...
Welsummer: A Comprehensive Guide
Welsummers are beautiful European birds, sought after for their dark brown eggs, as well as their lovely personality and temperament! Welsummers are a very popular...
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...
Plymouth Rock: A Comprehensive Guide
The Plymouth Rock is one of the best all-rounder chickens you're likely to find. Its a prolific egg-layer, it’s great as a table bird, and...
5 Reasons to Love Sebright Chickens
Sebright chickens are unique and exotic looking ladies with sweet temperaments and a penchant for curiosity. In the early 1800s Sir John Sebright - a...
Have you hugged your chicken today?
Sometimes a chicken needs a hug too! Watch this beautiful video of a young boy hugging a chicken. The hen just loves it! I'm going...
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...
Breed Profile: Ayam Cemani
Ayam Cemani The Ayam Cemani is quite the incredible chicken - it’s rare and unusual, both inside and out, which makes it such a hot...
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,...
What breed of chicken should I choose?
Oodles of Egg-ceptional Chicken Breeds for Your Backyard Flock! Choosing the chicken breeds to include in your backyard flock is great fun! There are literally,...
Isa Browns: A Comprehensive Guide
No backyard chicken flock is complete without an ISA Brown or two! ISA Browns are known for being a low maintenance and friendly breed, and...
Preparing For Baby Chickens
Preparing to take care of baby chickens is a serious commitment, a lot like having a baby of your own, only less terrifying. There is...
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...
What Are The Best Breeds for Brooding?
Choosing a good hen to incubate her eggs naturally can be harder than it sounds. There isn’t any foolproof way to know whether a hen...
Brahma Chicken: The Most Comprehensive Guide to this Giant Breed
Table Of ContentsINTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: Frequently Asked Questions Common Questions about the Brahma Chicken CHAPTER 2 : Characteristics Brahma Chicken...
Top 5 Chicken Breeds for Cold Climates
You may be well accustomed to chilly temperatures, but will your prospective chickens be able to withstand the harsh elements of your climate? If you’re...
5 Reasons To Love Orpington Chickens
The cute, courteous and courtly orpington chicken might very well be one of the best mother’s in all of the animal kingdom. Created by...
5 Reasons to Love Rhode Island Red Chickens
Rhode Island Reds are the go-to chicken breed for backyard chook keepers who want a laidback layer to add to their flock. These hens are...
A Chicken Lady's Guide To Apple Cider Vinegar
The word is definitely out about the remarkable benefits that unpasteurised apple cider vinegar have for your flock of cheeky chooks. Many a Chicken Lady...
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