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
How to Candle an Egg (and Spot a Growing Chick!)
It’s spring, and for many backyard chicken keepers, that means one thing: new chicks! I usually order mine from Hoover’s Hatchery, but I’ve also hatched my own a couple of times It’s exciting, fascinating and honestly, a little nerve-wracking! But if you’re up for the adventure, I’ll walk you through how to candle an egg and spot the signs of chick development along the way
All About the Frizzle Chicken Breed
Everyone loves a yard sprinkled with different colors and breeds of chickens Well, at least people who love chickens do! Chickens come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors, and each is fascinating in its own unique way
But few are as charming and eye-catching as the Frizzle chicken breed With their flipped-up feathers and sweet personality, Frizzles have captivated chicken lovers around
How Many Eggs Does a Chicken Lay in a Day?
It’s spring, and you know what that means! Backyard flocks are booming Thanks to rising egg prices, baby chicks are flying off the shelves as more people dive into the joys of raising chickens And while the eggs are certainly a bonus, it’s the fun, quirky personalities of chickens that make them truly lovable
What Are the Differences Between a Rooster and a Hen?
It reminds me of the time growing up when my cousin from the Twin Cities came to visit She was
What is Sour Crop in Chickens and How to Treat It
I remember walking out to check on the girls one hot summer day a few years back I do regular health checks on my flock, so I immediately noticed Nugget, my black Silkie, hanging back by the fence looking off One look and I knew she wasn’t feeling right I picked her up and felt her crop, and when I bent over to grab something off the ground, a smelly liquid shot out of her mouth Gross! That was my first experience with sour crop in chickens