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...
Category: Homesteading
You may have seen your chickens pecking at some bread that fell on the ground and wondered if it’s okay for them to eat it. Chickens can eat bread, but it should only be given in small amounts as a...
When it comes to free-ranging your chickens, there is a lot of debate as to whether or not they should be allowed out in the rain. Some say that chickens shouldn't be out in the rain because they...
It's dusk, and your chickens should be roosting in the coop. But they're not. You'll find them huddled together on the ground in a far corner of the coop, as far away from the roost as possible....
For backyard chicken enthusiasts, one of the most important questions is "what time do chickens go into the coop to roost?" The answer is that they go in at dusk when the light starts to drop so that...
Backyard chicken farming has become a popular activity in recent years as people flock to the trend of fresh, organic eggs. But what many new chicken farmers don't realize is that not all...
