You've likely noticed there are hundreds of domestic chicken breeds out there. While breeds like the Orpington or Wyandotte are the most common, there are countless others ones that also deserve love ...
Cinnamon Queen Chicken: A Sweet, Prolific Layer
I have a type when it comes to chickens. I like pretty, unique-looking birds with sweet personalities. If you feel the same, cinnamon queens are worth checking out. These prolific layers get along ...
Serama Chicken: Get to Know This Unique Bantam
I never thought I’d be interested in keeping bantams. Even now, I have only a few tiny birds in my flock. But once you meet Serama chickens, you’ll always want a few in your flock. Bantams ...
Egg Binding in Chickens: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Chicken health is so important in the home flock. Your layers are certainly not a feed-and-forget animal. You have to keep an eye on them at all times. Learn their behaviors and personalities, and ...
12 Healthy Homemade Dog Treats to Make Your Pup Happy
If you have dogs, you know that they're joyful members of the family. My dogs get extra treats on all the holidays. But not all dog treats are healthy for your dog, and some are tastier and healthier ...
Avian Salmonellosis: How to Avoid This Bacteria in Your Chickens
The main goal of any owner of chickens is to keep them (and yourself) healthy. Sometimes, you can't avoid a virus or bacteria infecting your flock, but other times, many of these pathogens are ...
Norwegian Jærhøn Chicken: Meet These Tough, Adaptable Little Chickens
Because we live off-grid in northern New England, our chickens must be tough. Norwegian Jærhøns are some of the hardiest chickens in the world. Their small bodies and moderate combs are designed to ...
Isbar Chicken: Get to Know This Green Egg Layer
Isbar chickens are stunning, powerhouse layers. This relatively new and unfinished breed was explicitly developed as a layer that consistently produces green eggs. Unlike olive eggers, that color is a ...
Whiting True Blue Chicken: The Consistent Blue Egg Layer
If you like colorful eggs and want consistent blue shells from a medium-sized and attractive chicken, Whiting true blue is for you. They add color to your flock, are heat tolerant, and have a ...