Mornings in movies depict the sun rising, a familiar tune playing, and of course, a rooster crowing. To some, it's a comforting sound. To others, it's unbearable...especially when roosters don't just ...
Dutch Bantam Chicken: Small yet Mighty Egg Producers
Dutch Bantam chickens are friendly birds that are loved for their above-average egg production and excellent show qualities. Children adore the Dutch Bantam because they are small and easier to handle ...
Holland Chicken: A Useful and Critically Endangered Breed
If you’ve ever seen the slightly more common Plymouth Rock, Holland chickens won’t look too unfamiliar to you. Despite many similarities to both Dominique and Barred Rock chickens, Hollands have some ...
Java Chicken: A Heritage American Dual-Purpose Bird
The Java chicken is a very unique and old bird with a captivating history and many very useful traits for the modern, sustainable farmer. Java chickens were bred to be the ideal all-in-one bird for ...
Lakenvelder Chicken: Heritage German White Egg Layers
This breed of chicken has some valuable uses and an elegant composure that make it an attractive bird for small farm use. Lakenvelder Chickens are also an endangered breed which makes them a very good ...
10 Steps to Prepare Your Chicken Coop for Winter
Outdoor furniture put in storage - ✅ Shovels, salt, and sand ready to go - ✅ Chicken coop winterized... ❌ On the list of winter preparation chores that I tend to neglect, preparing the chicken ...
Japanese Bantam Chicken: Tiny Showstoppers
If you’ve never seen a Japanese Bantam before, chances are they look a little funky at first glance. A show-quality Japanese Bantam will most likely have a tail that nearly touches the back of its ...
La Flèche Chicken: A Unique French Fowl
Despite being an incredible breed for both meat and egg production, La Flèche chickens are, unfortunately critically endangered. This breed has a unique appearance, proudly sporting a very ...
How to Deal with Flighty Chickens
Chickens aren’t known for their awesome ability to fly. In reality, most chickens can’t get very far off the ground - although they do have the capability of catching some air when they really want ...