If you’re thinking about keeping a few backyard chickens then you might be wondering how long you’ll enjoy their company. Well, the average chicken lives for between five and ten years. Now there’s a pretty big difference between those numbers but then there are a huge number of factors that will affect how long your …
A vast majority of the members in the chicken community raise chickens to have a constant supply of fresh eggs and poultry and mainly consider chickens as just another farm animal. There is still a small percentage that raises them for pets. Sometimes, even if you weren’t intending for it to happen, some chickens may …
Whew! That’s a toughie, especially if you’re a chicken-rearing newbie. Even a seasoned pro can struggle with keeping free range chickens in winter, but it can be done if you know what to expect and plan for it accordingly. With this step-by-step guide you will surely be able to make it through the harsh winter …
If you’re a longstanding member of the chicken community chances are you have seen your fair share of chicken molts. For those that have not had the pleasure of seeing your chickens happily running around partially naked, just you wait! It’ll be a sight to see, for sure, at least the first time. Molting is …
While some members of the chicken community may be steadfastly against using electric fencing for their chickens, many others wouldn’t have it any other way. Electric fences serve many uses besides just keeping your chickens inside their run. These uses include not only keeping predators out and away from your precious flock, but also “teaching” …
