Broody hens can be a magical addition to the backyard flock or a major headache depending on the situation. Here is everything you need to know about broody hen behavior including why chickens go broody, how to care for them and how to “break” them Just a heads up, I’m writing this with chickens in […]
The world is a confusing and scary place right now. I get it, I lost my job for an undetermined amount of time and I’m currently pulling out my hair trying to home school (patience isn’t really my thing). I’m grateful for a lifestyle that keeps me busy and feeds my family (even if it’s […]
I hit up Tractor Supply about once a month or so and during Chick Days it’s impossible not to check out the new babies. I’m usually pretty good about not getting impulse chickens but if my kids are with me all bets are off. As a veteran chicken tender I want to give you a […]
Chickens are a strange mix of delicate and tough as nails. More than once I’ve seen a bird recover from horrific injuries that should have been the end. About a month ago I walked out to open the barn and found a severely wounded chicken. She was hunched up in a corner of the barn […]
If you’re on the lookout for a few small birds with big personalities bantam chickens might be just the thing you’re looking for. What are Bantam Chickens? Bantam isn’t a specific breed of chicken, it’s a weight class. Just like in MMA and boxing it’s used to describe the little guys. It varies with the […]
