Springtime, I look forward to spring every year. Our winters are cold and long and sometimes we have lots of snow. The warmer shift of the air is a welcome feeling and it is encouraging to know that spring is on the way.
poultry
Which poultry breed is right for you?
Now that you are all set up for those cute little baby chicks it is time to pick out which breed is right for you. First, where do you find them? There are many farm stores and pet stores that carry them. You can also order them online. It is my experience if you order…
4 Reasons Your Hens Aren’t Laying Eggs
Four possible reasons your hens are not laying eggs. It can be very frustrating to have hens that don’t lay eggs. You’re feeding them, keeping them safe and warm, and all you want in return is something for breakfast, but day after day you’re disappointed.
6 Things About Raising Chickens You Won’t Read In Books
There’s no denying that raising chickens in your backyard is a rewarding yet sometimes challenging experience. Despite what you might think, you don’t need acres of land to raise chickens, nor must you live on a farm.
Let’s Talk Hen Houses
There are so many cute little hen houses on the market. There are a few things I would think about when choosing which one will work best for me.
How to out smart broody hens
Chickens are so comical. I love to sit, relax and watch them any chance I get. To me, it is so calming to watch them peck and scratch the ground and wander around doing chicken things. Recently there was no-one in the chicken yard. Just Henry
What do you do with the extra eggs?
I love my chickens but what do you do with all of the extra eggs? We make omelets, scrambled eggs, and everything we can think of to use the eggs in our meals. But we still have lots of eggs. We give them to our kids when they come to visit and friends that stop…
Chaos in the barnyard.
Chester and I love to sit and watch the overall picture. It is like a city. Every animal seems to have their own little agenda. The chickens are really fun to watch. This week has been an interesting week though. The monsters in the barnyard (the previous post in case you missed it) are still…
