Feathers, beaks, and wattles are some of the features that immediately come to mind when we think of chickens. However, one aspect adds a touch of uniqueness to these them—their combs. Each breed has a specific comb type and while some are more common than others, all have a unique beauty to it. Let’s address […]
This is a complete guide to Chicken Coops. So if you have a chicken coop or need one, this guide has everything in it for you. Let’s dive in. What type of Chicken Coops are there? If you’re looking at chicken coops, the options range from extra small to full-size buildings. The main difference is […]
First of all, there are hundreds of chicken breeds! If you want to get to know them all, rare and common, go to our ‘All Chicken Breeds & Types Worldwide: List of 500+ Breeds‘. But if you’re looking for the perfect breed to keep in your backyard, you’ve come to the right place. How do […]
Chicken molting can be frightening, with bald spots and loose feathers inside the coop. It may look like your chickens are sick. But don’t worry! Molting is a very common yearly process that looks scary but isn’t dangerous. This common annual occurrence may appear alarming but poses no real danger. Nevertheless, giving your chickens extra […]
Hatching chicken eggs isn’t that difficult. When you have the time, and more importantly, when you have small children, it’s much more educational and way cooler to keep an eye on the hatching process yourself instead of buying an adult chicken. Don’t worry; the chick inside does most of the work. Hatching eggs isn’t that […]
Raising chickens is easy. You just need to know a couple of things. Let’s walk through every step. Starting Off How many chickens should you keep? Most people start with about three to six pullets in their backyard. Once the pullets are around 6 months old, they’re old enough to start laying, depending on their […]
