Say hello to the Sicilian Buttercup! Looking rather tall and majestic, you won’t find another chicken that looks quite like these birds. In addition to their gorgeous black spangles on top of gold ...
About Jersey Giant Chickens: One of the Best Dual Purpose Birds Around
Meet the Jersey Giant! This humongous bird is certainly not fit for someone with a tiny backyard. However, a chicken keeper with a large space will enjoy the amazing benefits of these huge ...
About Silkie Chickens: The Fluffy Bantam That Will Win Your Heart
Is it a chicken or is it a rabbit? A question asked by more than one curious person while staring at a Silkie and trying to figure out where the head is. Silkie chickens certainly don’t look like ...
About Faverolles Chickens: The Unique French Bird that Belongs in Every Backyard
Despite the fact they were originally developed for egg laying in commercial production, Faverolles chickens are not a very common name in backyard flocks. The majority of people that raise Faverolles ...
About Buckeye Chickens: Practical Egg and Meat Producers
Buckeye chickens have been around for a while and appreciated by all homesteaders who are interested in functional birds. These are a fantastic heritage and dual-purpose breed, making them ideal for ...
20 Money-Saving Chicken Care Hacks for Every Chicken Owner
DIY is not always cheaper than buying the store version of some things. However, when it comes to raising chickens, you can provide quite a bit of what they need using stuff you have on the ...
About Olive Egger Chickens: Enchanting, Green Egg Laying Chickens
I’m sure we all remember the Dr. Suess childhood classic - Green Eggs and Ham. Well, we've finally got real green eggs to go with our ham. Ok, so the inside of the egg isn’t green. That would be a ...
About Brahma Chickens: Giant Chickens With Feathered Boots
Hearing the word Brahma evokes the image of that giant rooster that went viral a while ago. While most Brahmas aren’t quite that large, they are not a small chicken breed. Many chicken keepers love ...
6 Steps to Preventing Attachment to Meat Animals on Your Homestead
When I’m heading to bed at night, I like to browse through the internet and see what others in the homesteading world are up to. One of the questions I’ve seen asked a great deal lately is, “I want ...