Does your pet make you breakfast? Tips & Tricks for raising chickens, building chicken coops, & choosing chicken breeds + ask questions in our community forum

Jan 25, 2025 · If you're considering raising chickens, one of the most important decisions you'll face is choosing the right breed. The breed you select will impact everything from egg production to …

Jul 28, 2014 · 8. Chickens love to play! 9. Mother hens talk to their chicks when they are still in the egg. 10. Each chicken sound means something specific. 11. A chicken can live for a short while without a …

Aug 24, 2020 · Raising Chickens 101 – All the info you need to get started raising chickens. Choosing a breed, hatching eggs, building a perfect coop & more!

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Jun 25, 2019 · Of course, chickens can offer much more than eggs and meat. Backyard chickens can be pets, forms of entertainment, or companions such as family dogs. The spectrum is so wide-ranging …

Nov 18, 2024 · Caring for Chickens in Winter Hey there! If you have chickens, you might be wondering how to take care of them during the cold winter months. Chickens are pretty tough, but they still need …

Oct 14, 2025 · Chicken wire keeps chickens in but it doesn’t keep predators out. Use hardware cloth for walls, vents, and windows. Lock up tight. Close the coop every night and use sturdy locks. Bury your …

Sep 19, 2017 · I don’t believe in magic numbers for chickens. We keep them in so many different conditions, in different climates, with different flock make-ups...

Dec 4, 2024 · Chickens and Egg Laying in Winter Hey there! If you have chickens, you might have noticed that they don’t lay as many eggs in the winter. This is pretty common, and there are some …