Raising your own backyard chickens can be very rewarding both emotionally and financially. One benefit of raising your own flock is that you know for sure what they are eating. This means that you know they are getting a nutritious balanced diet and that the eggs you will be eating are going to be nutritious, …
Those in the chicken community know that when we own chickens our hens end up becoming a vital asset to our household. They are your source of fresh eggs that either hatch into baby chicks to help keep the cycle going or they turn into a delicious and nutritious breakfast. In some instances they may …
So, have you finally decided to take the first step to self-sustenance and are ready to start raising chickens for eggs? Or maybe you are just looking for a way to make the chickens you already have more efficient. Either way, let’s cover what you need to know to ensure that you end up with …
If you’re taking on the task of raising your own chickens at home, and have decided to literally start from scratch by hatching them from an egg, there is some basic information that you’ll need in order to do it correctly. Work With Your Chicken: Natural Is Best As with most animals, when it comes …
Collecting a basket full of eggs from your backyard chickens in the morning can be one of the best and most fulfilling feelings for a chicken owner. Alternatively, collecting eggs for your morning breakfast only to reach into the nest and grab a soft egg is super disappointing. If it’s your first time encountering this …
