Orpingtons are one of the most popular chicken breeds that have been raised and loved for many years. The Orpington chicken breed is very versatile with good egg laying and meat production qualities, ...
About Cochin Chickens: The Gentle Giants of the Chicken Run
If you’re looking for a gentle bigfoot in your chicken pen that also makes for one of the best mothers of all time, look no further. This beautiful, big breed of chicken makes for a wonderful pet and ...
About Polish Chickens: The Royalty of the Poultry World
Meet the Polish Chicken! They are some of the most comical looking birds that will ever grace your flock. Strutting about with the wackiest crowns on their head and confusedly peeking about at their ...
About Ameraucana Chicken: Charming Birds That Lay Blue Eggs
The Ameraucana chicken is a popular and widely loved chicken breed for several reasons. Their puffy and comical cheeks paired with blue eggs make for quite the crowd pleaser. Many people raise them ...
A Comprehensive Guide to Goat Breeding for Beginners
In my area, days are getting shorter. The humidity that made summer unbearable is giving way to cool evenings that invite lingering by our fire pit. With my glass of wine in hand and the fire roaring, ...
Know What to Do During a Bee Attack – 8 Very Important Tips to Survive It
Are you considering raising bees? Are you someone who would like to help out the bee population by planting a pollinator garden? These are great things and things we do around our homestead. ...
Everything You Need to Know about Duck Molting and Care
When doing research, you will find a fair amount of information available on chicken molts. When I browse through posts, it becomes clear that chickens molt around fall. Some chickens have hard molts ...
21 DIY Nesting Box Plans and Ideas You Can Build in One Day
Are you new to raising chickens and trying to figure out which nesting box ideas are the best option for you? This is a common question among many chicken-keepers. You’ll need to hunt for the ...
Authentic Raw Honey vs Regular Honey: What’s the Difference?
Do you enjoy the delicious, sweet taste of honey on a fresh slice of bread? Where do you get the honey you slather on your bread? If you say from your local beekeeper, this is excellent news! If ...