Chickens

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...

An Egg in Every Hue: The Secret to Colorful Chicken Eggs

If you’re a new owner of backyard chickens, you may be wondering where in the world these colorful eggs are coming from! Unlike generic store bought...

Roost & Chill: Prepping Backyard Chickens for Cooler Weather

Autumn is upon us and that means pumpkin spice lattes, bonfires, and prepping your backyard coop for cooler weather! Now is the time to begin creating...

Unique Backyard Chickens to Add to Your Flock

Whether you’re looking to start a new flock or searching for new breeds to add to your established collection, there are plenty of unique backyard c...

All About Molting Chickens

As the days grow shorter and the sun sets a little sooner in the evening, the decreasing daylight signals to your chickens that it’s time to molt. ...

Feeding Chickens Seasonally: Summer

What is best to feed your chickens in summer? What we eat changes with the seasons, and our chicken’s diet will change with the seasons as well. Con...