Have you ever considered what it would be like collecting an Easter basket full of colorful eggs from your hens every day? Trust me, it’s one of the best parts about keeping chickens and will never ...
Can You Keep Ducks and Chickens Together?
When starting a homestead, chickens are usually the first animals to make their debut on the farm. Next spring rolls around and you find yourself in the feed store checkout line with some adorable ...
Magpie Ducks: Adorable Dual-Purpose Duck Breed
Although Magpie Ducks aren’t as well known as Khaki Campbell or Runner Ducks, they are one of my must-have breeds for the homestead. Magpies are excellent producers of meat and eggs, as well as ...
Ranger Broilers: Great Alternative to Modern Meat Breeds
Many people like the idea of a rapidly growing meat chicken, but think the Cornish X is just a bit too commercialized for their liking. If you’re one of those people, Ranger Broiler may just be your ...
Andalusian Chicken: Heat-Tolerant Egg Layers
Don't be surprised if you've never heard of this breed, Andalusian Chickens are certainly a lesser-known chicken. However, this is a beautiful and productive chicken breed. For those in warmer ...
Appenzeller Spitzhauben Chicken: Captivating Egg Layers
For those that like eye-catching chickens then Appenzeller Spitzhaubens Chickens should definitely fit the bill. This bird has a very 101 Dalmatians theme. Some people call these chickens Cruella De ...
Cornish Cross Chicken: The #1 Meat Producer Breed
If you’ve ever bought a chicken from the grocery store, chances are it was a Cornish Cross. The meat industry is quite fond of this breed for its rapid growth and food to meat conversion. About ...
Chantecler Chicken: The Underrated Dual Purpose Breed for Colder Climates
For Chantecler Chickens to have so many positive qualities and characteristics that can’t be found in many other breeds, this breed doesn’t have much popularity. Chanteclers were bred to be ...
Catalana Chicken: Dual-Purpose Birds for Hot Climates
Not everyone has heard of Catalana chickens, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t an excellent breed. Catalanas were bred to be a hearty dual-purpose breed that is especially tolerant of hot ...