If you are new to chickens you may be wondering what are the best egg laying chicken breeds. Below I have compiled a list of the best layers and why some breeds, or hybrids, lay better than others. Best Egg Laying Chicken Breeds 1. Leghorn If you’ve ever bought eggs from the grocery, most likely you’ve…
You’ve decided to get chickens and have brought home your day-old chicks: now what? Let’s look at the basics of raising baby chicks from brooder to coop and everything in between. Raising Baby Chicks – What Every New Owner Should Know Initial set up and housing All baby chicks require the same 4 elements: housing,…
You’ve bought your chickens and you’ve got your coop. But do you have all the accessories necessary to make the coop the best place for your birds? Here are some chicken coop must haves that every chicken owner should be aware of. Chicken Coop Must Haves For A Healthy And Happy Flock Accessories for the…
So you made the decision to raise some backyard chickens. The cost of raising chickens can be daunting for some, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s what to expect money-wise when raising a small backyard flock. The cost of raising chickens Initial set up If you plan to start out by raising chicks you’ll need…