Posts by Shanna

As a chicken owner, you may have noticed that your rooster has been exhibiting aggressive behavior towards your hens. This can be worrying because roosters can hurt or even kill their hens if they...

Foraging is the act of collecting wild plants and other materials from nature for food, medicine, or other purposes. It is an ancient practice that has been passed down through generations and is...

There's a lot of conflicting information about whether chicken eggs need to be refrigerated. Some say that as long as the eggs are coming from healthy, happily-caged chickens, they don't need to be...

When you have backyard chickens, one of the questions you might find yourself wondering is just how far they'll roam from their coop. After all, you want to make sure they're safe and sound and not...

So, you're thinking about getting backyard chickens. That's great! Chickens are fun, low-maintenance pets that can provide you with fresh eggs. But before you run out and buy a dozen chicks, there's...

You’ve probably heard the old wives’ tale that you need a rooster for hens to lay eggs. But is it true? Do you really need a rooster for hens to lay eggs for human consumption? The answer is...