Do you have a chicken coop? Whether you have been keeping chickens for years or are just getting started, most people will say yes. (This is definitely the case in urban settings where municipal codes require predator-proof coops as part of their chicken ordinance.) But if you ask them if they have a chicken […]
Chickens
Pee Wee Eggs: Tiny Treasures
As chicken keepers, we have encountered them. Small. Cute. Maybe they were still in the nest box or perhaps stashed somewhere in the run or under a bush? Novice flock keepers may scratch their heads and wonder what exactly they are. But don’t wonder any longer, these pint-sized gems are pee wee eggs. But before […]
Quick Guide to Crushing Eggshells for Chickens
Eggshells. We have them. Anyone who eats eggs (not the pour-from-the-carton-type-of-egg) has them. And if you eat eggs regularly, they can add up in a hurry. And sure, there are sources that cite “10 Best Ways to Use Eggshells” or “Save those Shells for Projects”, but have you ever seen the process on ‘how-to- crush’ […]
Winter Benefits to a Covered Chicken Run
For backyard chicken keepers, winter can present some interesting issues. Chickens are wrapping up their molt. There is reduced egg production due to short days. Cold temperatures can freeze waterers, chicken combs, and even eggs. But one thing that most of us have to deal with (to varying degrees) is snow. Believe it or not, […]
A Beginner's Guide to Getting Chicks
Winter is the time of year, when a person’s mind begins to wander. Sure, there are the usual distractions: chocolate, seed catalogs, French press coffee, gardening tools, and the newest mold-ripened cheese at the local deli. But for some people, their minds can only find rest once they place their chick order. Whether you are […]
Dogs: An Urban Threat to your Backyard Chickens
Backyard chickens are one of the simple pleasures of urban homestead living. We check local city ordinance so we comply with code. We take the time to select which breed(s) to keep. We select how many to raise. We give them names. And lastly, we provide a secure coop. We got it covered, right? Chicken […]