If you’ve ever dreamed of keeping backyard chickens, chances are the first thing you thought about was fresh eggs. I mean, who doesn’t love the idea of walking outside in the morning, coffee in hand, and collecting breakfast straight from the coop? But here’s the secret many new chicken keepers...
Quail may be small, but they sure pack a punch when it comes to charm, productivity, and personality! From their rapid growth and adorable “peeps” to their gourmet eggs and tasty meat, these little gamebirds have won over many backyard keepers. But raising quail also comes with its own set of...
We all want happy, healthy chickens. After all, they’re more than just egg producers. They’re little feathered personalities that make us laugh, keep the bugs down, and give us a reason to wander into the yard a few times a day. But here’s the thing: sometimes it’s hard to know just how healthy...
Feathers are about to fly! Molting season is one of the most natural — and sometimes stressful — times for your flock. Chickens shed their old feathers and grow new ones, which takes a lot of energy and often changes their behavior. But how ready are you to guide your hens through this feathery...
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If you’ve been raising chickens for a while, you know they’ll eat just about anything that doesn’t eat them first. Bugs, grass, kitchen scraps, even that sandwich crust you dropped by accident—gone in seconds. But what about organ meat? Can chickens eat things like liver, heart, or gizzards? The...
Ducks often take a back seat to chickens when people think about backyard poultry, but they’ve got so many unique qualities that make them worth raising! For one, ducks are natural foragers and can be excellent at pest control—goodbye slugs and beetles! They’re also surprisingly hardy. And let’s...
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Get those cameras out and scan those plans you wrote on the back of your chick starter receipt. Throw them together with a great write-up and you could be a...
Fall is such a cozy time of year. The leaves turn those beautiful shades of red and gold, the air smells like woodsmoke, and pumpkin spice is suddenly in everything from coffee to candles. But for chicken keepers, fall also comes with a less charming seasonal trend… predators on the prowl.
You...
Late summer heat waves can be brutal — and while we might grab an iced tea and head for the shade, our feathered friends don’t have that luxury. Heat stress is one of the biggest dangers chickens face when temperatures soar. But do you really know how to spot the signs, prevent overheating, and...
Turkeys aren't just for Thanksgiving—they’re full of personality, charm, and surprise! Whether they're strutting their stuff, gobbling at random sounds, or simply ruling the roost with their majestic presence, turkeys bring something totally unique to the backyard flock.
So tell us: What’s your...