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 ...
Olive Egger Chickens: Enchanting Green Egg Laying Chicken Breeds
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 ...
About Easter Egger Chickens: Friendly, Colorful Egg Layers
Even if you aren’t waist deep in the world of chickens, chances are you’ve heard of the Easter Eggers! Easter Egger chickens are some of the most popular birds around for backyard chicken flocks, and ...
About Welsummer Chickens: Eye Catching, Speckled Brown Egg Layers
Nothing accents a beautiful egg basket quite like a dark brown, speckled egg. Few birds lay such pretty speckled eggs, and they sure do catch the eye. My first batch of chickens included five little ...
About Wyandotte Chickens: Gorgeous, Heritage Dual Purpose Chickens
For most homesteaders, Wyandottes are at the top of the list of most compatible breeds for life on the farm. When I was researching breeds of chickens I wanted to own, Wyandottes caught my eye for ...