The average American gardener spends over $300 a year on fertilizer, pesticides, and soil amendments, and most of it ends up doing a worse job than a half-dozen hens scratching around the yard for free. Chicken manure is one of the most nutrient-dense organic fertilizers on the planet, and the birds that produce it also…
Raising chickens is a rewarding experience, but there are a few key things to know before getting started. If you’ve been thinking about adding a flock to your backyard, you’ll want to set them up for success right from the start. This advice comes from a video shared by Earth, Nails & Tails, which lays out…
What qualifies as a great egg? It’s not size, and it’s not how white the shell looks. A great egg has a yolk so rich it leans orange, not yellow. The shell doesn’t crumble—it snaps. And when you crack it open, it holds its shape like it’s posing for a portrait. If your chickens are laying…
If you own chickens, you’ve probably noticed that everything likes to eat them. Predators see chickens as an easy meal and it is our job as their keepers to protect them from wild animals and neighboring dogs. Sometimes, even your own dogs may think that your chickens are a fun play toy. Learning how to…
As you plan your chicken flock, you, like many others, might want to get chickens that lay different colored eggs. We’re all used to the white and brown eggs you can buy at the grocery store. But did you know some chickens lay green, blue, gray, pink, olive, and other colored eggs? Let’s look at…
We’ve all heard of the goose that laid the golden egg, but what about chickens that lay pink eggs? No, they’re not pre-dying Easter eggs or hosting a gender reveal party. The truth is that chicken eggs actually come in many shades of white, cream, dark brown, green, blue, and pink. What turns an egg…
Chickens aren’t just breakfast producers; they’re brilliant, social, and oddly charming. If you’ve ever watched a hen orchestrate her flock or a rooster warn of hawks with military precision, you know a lot is going on under those feathers. This article rounds up 15 fun, evidence-backed facts that show why chickens are both lovable and…
As you may or may not know, chickens can lay a variety of egg colors. From white to chocolate and everything in between. Today, we are going to discuss brown egg-laying chicken breeds. I’ve learned a lot from my own chickens, plus my neighbors, friends, colleagues, and reputable online sources. I LOVE the variety of…
Chickens can be a fantastic addition to family life, offering fresh eggs, entertaining behavior, and a chance to teach kids about responsibility and animal care. But not all chicken breeds are created equal when it comes to being kid-friendly. To help you make the best choice, we’ve compiled a list of eight chicken breeds that…