A couple of weeks ago, as I opened the door to my duck shelter, my Pekins rushed to exit with significantly more urgency than usual. After the duck exodus nearly knocked me over, I saw why. A trail of ...
How to Go about Choosing the Perfect Chicken Breeds for You
Are you ready to buy fluffy chickens and fill your backyard with the much-awaited joy? Following up on our previous post - Do you have what it takes to raise chickens in your backyard - we believe ...
About Serama Chickens: Tiny Chickens with Huge Personalities
The Serama chicken, also known as the Malaysian Serama, is the smallest breed of chicken in the world, but what these tiny birds don’t have in size they make up for in character. Seramas are ...
27 DIY Chicken Tractor Plans Your Birds Will Cluck About
Looking for a cheap agricultural upgrade that is beneficial to both you and your cock-a-doodle-doos? The chicken tractor is a must-have for any homesteader, farmer or whatever you decide to call ...
21 Healthy Homemade Dog Food and Treat Recipes Perfect for Your Pup
They greet you when you come home. Tails wagging, tongues out, and you know you’re the best part of their day. No, ladies, I’m not referring to your husband. It’s the family dog. They’re man’s best ...
About Plymouth Rock Chickens: A Friendly Bird That Lays 5+ Eggs Per Week
The Plymouth Rock chicken is an exceptionally friendly bird that will make for the perfect barnyard pet with exceptional laying qualities. These birds are arguably one of the most popular breeds in ...
Cream Legbar Chickens: Quirky, Crested, Blue Egg Layers
Cream Legbar Chickens are charming small birds with a big personality and several funny little quirks you will get know better the longer you own them. Sporting a fabulous crest on their heads and ...
Do You Have What It Takes to Raise Chickens in Your Backyard?
Before heading out on the journey of raising backyard chickens, it’s important to ask the right question and that is: Are you allowed to raise chickens in your area? According to some people, ...
12 Easy Ways to Get Your Goats Ready for Winter and the Freezing Cold
I remember the first winter I had goats. I had read about how hardy goats were and that they didn't need much for winter protection. So, when I saw the weather was supposed to drop below freezing, I ...