The editorial team consists of 3rd generation chicken owners Kat, journalist, editor-in-chief, and Nick, working with illustrators and specialists in the field.
Chickens can be real Houdini’s. They jump or flap over the fence and wander off to your neighbor’s backyard or vegetable garden. Or maybe you’re not a chicken owner but get some unwanted visitors from time to time, destroying your plants. There are many humane, easy, and straightforward ways to keep your chickens inside the […]
There are many advantages to fermenting your chickens’ feed, and it only takes up to 2 minutes or less per day of your time. Why not try it and cut your feed cost, keep healthier chickens and get higher-quality eggs? We’ll explain the process in five easy steps so everyone can try it! First, we’ll […]
Chickens are the most abundant and widespread domestic livestock in the world. The total number of chickens worldwide has tripled since 1990, from 10.6 billion birds to over 34.4 billion in 2023. The spectacular growth results from the rising global demand for eggs and meat. Unfortunately, this all comes with a price. Chickens are the […]
No, chickens can not see very well in the dark. They are not nocturnal animals like cats that sleep most of the day and are awake at night, so their sight isn’t adjusted to dark surroundings. As chickens roost at night and have bad night vision, they are vulnerable to predators when darkness falls. There […]
Yes, chickens can and will eat snow for water during winter, especially if no other water source is available. Chickens are hardy animals that do very well during harsh and cold winters; they don’t mind eating snow instead of water and will even do so even if there is plenty of water around. But there […]
We created an A-Frame chicken coop plan with step-by-step instructions. The A-frame coop is an affordable solution that’s easy to build, even if you lack woodworking skills. It’s an ideal DIY project for the weekend. The chicken coop provides space for 3 to 4 chickens. The plan is flexible enough to make the coop bigger […]
The answer to this question is not a simple yes or no. Layer feed isn’t toxic to roosters; they won’t get sick from eating layer feed. But this type of chicken feed isn’t ideal for roosters as they have other nutritional needs than laying hens.
Let’s address all possible risks of feeding roosters layer feed and find out what they should eat instead.
We created a simple and straightforward chicken coop plan with step-by-step instructions. Everybody can build it, even if you lack woodworking skills. It’s an ideal DIY project for the weekend. The chicken coop provides space for 3 to 4 medium chickens or six small chickens (or bantams). The plan is flexible enough to make the […]
Scaly leg mites make a chicken’s leg look thick, scabby, and rough. It’s very common in domestic poultry and can be dangerous when left untreated. We discuss the condition, the symptoms, and how you can treat and prevent scaly leg mites in chickens.
Chicken Coops are ideal DIY projects. Building your own coop can save money and give you a sense of accomplishment. Your chickens will also forgive you a crooked screw. There are several chicken coop plans online, but many are complex and challenging to build. We created a simple and straightforward design that everybody can build, […]
