As a backyard chicken owner, you already know your chickens are “cool.” But things can change quickly when the summer temperatures rise. With a core body temperature of 104 to 107 degrees Fahrenheit and a blanket of down feathers, chickens are not as great at adapting to warmer temperatures as they are to cooler winter
Quick Tips for Preparing Your Chickens for Spring!
Spring is the perfect time to start fresh! However, don’t just limit your springtime cleaning to inside of your own abode—carry out the same care in your coop. Are you a spring chicken when it comes to preparing your flock for springtime? Follow this checklist we’ve prepared to best get your chickens (and coop) ready
Are Brown Eggs Better than White Eggs?
Over time, people have slowly developed the mindset that brown eggs are more desirable than white eggs when it comes to a healthier and more sustainable option. However, this is not always the case! The color of an egg does not signify quality or nutrition. Egg color is solely based on the breed and genetics
How to Keep Your Chickens Happy this Winter
Winter is just around the corner, and it’s important to know how to keep your chickens happy so their health and productivity aren’t affected by the shorter days and colder temperatures! Keep reading to learn just a few of our winter care tips for your chickens this winter. Keep them Warm & Dry Surprisingly, chickens
Our Guide for Raising Chickens in the City
Just because you don’t have a big backyard, doesn’t mean you can’t have backyard chickens! With the rise of sustainable living, the “farm-to-table” mentality, and closer attention to the nutrition that we put into our bodies, backyard chickens are currently on the rise for both suburban and city dwellers. While raising backyard chickens comes with
What are your chickens trying to tell you?
If you’re a proud owner of backyard chickens, you’ve probably realized that they can be extremely chatty. But, do you know what your chickens are trying to tell you? It’s true—different sounds have different meanings. Researchers have even shown that there may be as many as 30 different sounds! Keep reading to learn how to
The Top Five Benefits of Backyard Chickens
Are you thinking about raising backyard chickens? Or perhaps you’re interested in growing your flock. While there are several benefits of raising backyard chickens, we want to share our top five with you Quality of Food Raising backyard chickens gives you the opportunity to know where your food comes from and control its quality. Our