What is the Purpose of a Crop in Chickens?

Have you ever noticed at the end of a long, lazy day of foraging that your chickens have a little bulge in their chest area? That’s their crop, a cute, specialized storage pouch that plays a big role in how chickens digest their food!

Understanding the crop can help backyard chicken keepers better care for their flock, spot health issues early and keep hens thriving year-round

All About the Wyandotte Chicken Breed

Thinking of adding Wyandotte chickens to your backyard flock? These gorgeous birds are known for their striking laced feathers, cold-hardy nature, and dependable egg production But as with any breed, every chicken has its own personality, and some can surprise you!
 
 

History of the Wyandotte Chicken

What Are the Top 3 Diseases That Affect Backyard Chickens?

The internet is full of beautiful chicken coops, elegantly feathered chickens and chicken keepers who are followed around by sunbeams and gorgeous landscapes And, while some of these things are absolutely beautiful and out there no doubt, raising backyard chickens isn’t all rainbows and butterflies There are plenty of yucky things that can plague the coop and the feathered friends who live there Today we’re going to look at the top three diseases that affect chickens today!

 

All About the Black Australorp Chicken Breed

When you think of backyard chickens, popular breeds like Orpingtons, Barred Rocks, Leghorns or Rhode Island Reds often come to mind But there’s another breed you should absolutely consider when starting or expanding your flock, the Black Australorp

Known worldwide for their “egg-ceptional

What is the Benefit of Fermenting Chicken Feed?

Raising happy, healthy chickens often starts with what you feed them One increasingly popular practice among backyard chicken keepers is fermenting chicken feed But what exactly is fermented feed, and why might you consider it for your flock?

What is Fermented Chicken Feed?

Fermenting chicken feed means soaking grains, seeds and other feed ingredients in water to kick-start natural fermentation This process encourages the growth of beneficial bacteria and yeasts

How Old Are Chickens When They Start Laying Eggs?

I’ll never forget the first time I thought my hen, Coco, laid her first egg I was so excited I told the whole internet about it… only to find out someone had slipped a fake egg into my coop! It didn’t crack the next morning, and I was crushed Two days later, Coco really did lay her first egg, and yes, I made just as big of a deal about it Not long after, the rest of my flock followed

Frozen Watermelon Kabobs for the Perfect Summer Chicken Treat

We’re in the thick of summer and boy is it hot! The girls are constantly looking for shade and digging deep into the dirt to try and stay cool One of my flock’s favorite chicken treats of all time is a juicy watermelon

So, in order to help them beat the heat, I made up these frozen watermelon kabobs with Flock Fixer

What is the Rarest Color of Chicken Egg and Who Lays it?

When we think about chicken eggs, the first colors that come to mind are the familiar whites and browns But the world of backyard chicken keeping quickly reveals a far more colorful reality One egg color stands out as the rarest and most sought-after: the blue-green egg, famously laid by the Araucana chicken But what makes this egg color so special, and who else lays them?

Understanding the Growth Stages of a Hen: From Chick to Mature Layer

There is nothing better than getting little chicks I love listening to their tiny peeps and spend hours just observing their behaviors They are tiny, fluffy, and usually so sweet! It’s important to enjoy this stage because it doesn’t last long!

Chicks grow into chickens really fast! And if you want happy, healthy hens that will lay plenty of eggs, it’s important to understand each stage of their development and