Eggs with Blood Spots – Safe to Eat?
No matter how many eggs you’ve cracked in your life, you have probably come across an egg containing a spot of blood at some time or another. What i...
Chickens
How to Increase Egg Production in Laying Hens
Whether you have a few backyard chickens or a coop full of hens providing eggs for your friends and family, boosting egg production is a top priority ...
Do’s and Don’ts for Feeding Layer Hens
Whether you are a seasoned poultry keeper or embarking on a backyard chicken adventure for the first time, mastering the do’s and don’ts of layer ...
The Best Dog Breeds to Guard Your Flock
Whether you have a handful of backyard chickens or a farm-sized flock, keeping chickens is a rewarding passion. When it comes to keeping chickens, one...
Is Pumpkin Season for Your Chickens Too?
Before the first leaf of autumn falls, pumpkin spice season is upon us! Grocery store shelves are lined with pumpkin flavored everything, pumpkin spic...
Eggs tasting a little… fishy?
Have you ever sat down to a beautiful egg breakfast, taken that first bite, and noticed something fishy? Yes, it’s possible your hens are laying egg...
Beat the Heat! Keeping Your Chickens Cool in Summer
Every year the summer feels longer and hotter. We hide indoors, with the air conditioner blasting, drinking ice water and wait for the sun to go down...
How to Start Your Backyard Flock
The current chicken renaissance has gathered momentum and it's now common to find coops in both urban and suburban backyards. This may be due to the p...
Winter is the New Spring when it Comes to Chick Season
Raising baby chicks has traditionally been a springtime activity. Chicks fit right in with the sense of renewal and new life that spring brings. In ye...