There are a number of potential predators we need to keep our eyes and ears open for when raising a backyard flock. When was the last time you checked what predators that pose a threat to your ...
Can Chickens Eat Jicama? | Interesting Facts
Jicama is not the most common vegetable, but it’s fairly easy to grow, packed with good nutrition, and often seen as an ingredient in some pet foods. So, can chickens eat jicama? Is it safe for ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in Texas | Chicks for Sale
Looking for a chicken hatchery in Texas to buy some chicks, chickens, or hatching eggs for your backyard flock? There are some great poultry sellers and breeders in the state of Texas and a huge ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in New Mexico | Chicks for Sale
Looking for baby chicks, hatching eggs, or backyard chickens for sale in New Mexico? I’ve put together a list of the farms, poultry sellers, and hatcheries I was able to verify are currently ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in Utah | Chicks for Sale
Looking for farms and chicken hatcheries in Utah to buy baby chickens, chickens, or hatching eggs? Below, I’ve put together a list of all the businesses selling poultry in Utah to help you find a ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in Virginia | Chicks for Sale
Looking for chickens, chicks, or hatching eggs for your backyard flock in Virginia? I’ve put together a list of all the farms, poultry sellers, and hatcheries in Virginia to help you find a ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in Wisconsin | Chicks for Sale
Looking for fertilized eggs, baby chicks, or chickens for your backyard flock in Wisconsin? I’ve put together a list of all the poultry sellers, farms, and hatcheries in Wisconsin I was able to ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in Oklahoma | Chicks for Sale
Looking for fertilized eggs, baby chicks, or chickens to grow your backyard flock? If so, and if you live in Oklahoma, you need to find farms or hatcheries that sell chicks. Luckily for you, I’m ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in Oregon | Chicks for Sale
If you live in Oregon and want to buy chicks for your backyard flock, your best options are farms and hatcheries in your area. I’ve done the legwork for you and put together a list of hatcheries in ...
Can Chickens Eat Brown Rice? A Myth Debunked!
Chickens love all kinds of grains and seeds. So, it’s natural to ask; can chickens eat brown rice? Brown rice is a whole grain that’s low in calories, high in fiber, inexpensive, and easy to ...
When Do Chickens Start Laying Eggs After Winter?
If you’ve kept backyard chickens for a year or so you’ll know that chickens stop laying eggs during the winter. Or at least, they lay a lot less frequently. They can be anxious months if you rely ...
Can Chickens Eat Guinea Pig Food? Actually, Yes!
Got some spare guinea pig food sitting around and wondering, can chickens eat guinea pig food? Chickens and guinea pigs have different dietary needs, but this doesn’t mean they can’t eat each ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in Ohio | Chicks for Sale
Looking to start or add to your backyard flock? If you’re looking for farms and chicken hatcheries in Ohio selling fertilized eggs, baby chicks, or chickens, I’ve put together a list of businesses for ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in New York | Chicks for Sale
Looking for a chicken hatchery in New York to buy some baby chicks or chickens for your backyard flock? Or, maybe fertilized eggs to hatch at home? I’ve put together a list of all the hatcheries I ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in North Carolina | Chicks for Sale
If you’re looking for a farm or chicken hatchery in North Carolina, I’ve put together a list of hatcheries I was able to find information for. Most of these businesses sell chicks, chickens, ...
Can Rabbits Live With Chickens? (Yes, Here's How)
Both rabbits and chickens are fun backyard pets. But, can rabbits live with chickens and vice versa when sharing the same space? Absolutely! There are some obvious risks to be aware of, namely ...
What Is a Young Male Chicken Called? (+ Other Chook Terms)
What is a young male chicken called? A young male chicken is called a Cockerel. This is term typically given to a male chicken that is less than a year old. After a year, or when they mature and start ...
What Is a Young Female Chicken Called? (+ Other Chook Terms)
What is a young female chicken called? A young female chicken is called a Pullet. This is the term that is typically given to female chickens that are less than a year old. When they are laying eggs ...
Chicken Behavior Before Laying First Egg: Signs to Look For
Want to know what to look out for regarding chicken behavior before laying their first egg? There are some behaviors that are pretty strong indicators that a hen is going to lay an egg soon. In ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in Nebraska | Chicks for Sale
If you live in Nebraska and you’re looking for chicken hatcheries selling baby chicks or hatching eggs, you don’t have a lot of options. At least, not that I was able to find when researching the ...
Best Treatments for Red Mite in Chickens (2 Options)
Red mites can be a huge problem to backyard flocks. If you’re looking for the best treatment for red mite in chickens, it's something I've dealt with, so I can help. There are a few products and ...
Why Are My Chickens Laying Small Eggs? 4 Common Reasons
One of the best reasons for keeping backyard chickens is the constant flow of tasty fresh eggs, right! So, it can be pretty frustrating when your hens are laying small eggs. Especially when you’ve ...
What Does Apple Cider Vinegar Do for Chickens?
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. If you’ve been keeping backyard chickens for any time and talking with other owners, you will have heard about apple ...
Do You Mix Grit in With Chicken Food? (Why I Do)
You’re probably aware that backyard chickens need grit in their diets. In fact, they need two types of grit for optimal health; Insoluble or flint grit - Chickens need insoluble grit to help them ...
What Is Chicken Grit? (Digestive & Calcium Grits)
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. You probably know you need to provide grit for your chickens. But have you ever wondered why chickens need grit? ...
What Is a Banty Chicken? (aka Bantams)
A Banty chicken is another word for a Bantam chicken. I’m not sure exactly where the term “Banty” came from or where it’s most commonly used, but I have heard it used on occasion. So, this leads us ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in Missouri | Chicks for Sale
Looking for farms, poultry breeders, and chicken hatcheries in Missouri? If you’re after hatching eggs, chicks, and chickens to add to your backyard flock, I’ve put together a listing of all the ...
How Many Eggs Do Rhode Island Reds Lay? Daily/Monthly Stats
Rhode Island Reds are one of the best breeds for egg-laying. They produce around 250 eggs per year, which is 5-6 eggs a week. Their eggs are medium to large in size and have the classic light brown ...
Can Chickens Eat Potato Peels? (Yes, Only If..)
Chickens can eat potato peels, yes. There are some risks, however. If the peel is green then it likely contains a toxin called solanine. Solanine is potentially very harmful to chickens and should be ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in Mississippi | Chicks for Sale
Mississippis is a great place to keep backyard chickens. If you’re looking for breeders, sellers, and hatcheries with chicks for sale in Mississippi, I’ve put together a listing for you. If you ...
18 Interesting Facts About Rhode Island Red Chickens
I’m - along with a lot of the backyard chicken keeping community - a huge fan of Rhode Island Reds. They are one of the most common breeds of backyard chickens. Predominantly due to how easy they ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in Michigan | Chicks for Sale
Looking for chicken hatcheries in Michigan to find chickens and chicks for sale? I’ve put together a list of the hatcheries and farms selling hatching eggs and baby chickens for backyard flock ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in Massachusetts | Chicks for Sale
Live in the Massachusetts area and want to find chickens or chicks for sale to add to your backyard flock? I’ve done some digging and put together a list of all the farms and hatcheries in ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in Maine | Chicks for Sale
Looking for chickens and chicks for sale in Maine? I’ve put together a list of the farms and hatcheries in Marine selling hatching eggs and baby chicks for you. Take a look at the listings below ...
Do Chickens Sneeze? How to Spot Respiratory Disease
Yes, chickens do sneeze. It sounds similar to any other animal sneezing and isn’t hard to notice. It may be a one-off due to dust, it may mean they have a cold or flu virus, or they may have a ...
Do Owls Eat Chickens? (How to Protect Your Flock)
Do owls eat chickens? Should you be worried about birds of prey killing your chickens when they’re roaming free-range? As a backyard chicken owner, it’s important to be aware of any threats to your ...
Can Chickens Eat Celery? (Yes, Here's How & Why)
There are few ways to bond with our chickens more fun than feeding them treats, table scraps, and other foods they haven’t tried before. If like me, you enjoy celery, you’re right to check can ...
Marans and Their Dark Brown Chestnut Eggs: Chocolate Eggers
There isn’t much if any difference between eggs based on the color of their shells. However, I’m not alone when I say that a Marans’ dark brown chestnut-colored eggs look like they would taste ...
Do Chickens Eat Ants? (Pros & Cons of Eating Insects)
Chickens are awesome for a lot of reasons, and ridding your yard of insects and bugs is one of them. If you have ants in your yard you’re probably wondering, do chickens eat ants? The answer is - ...
Can Chickens Freeze to Death? (+ Winter Care Tips)
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. If winter is coming and you know it’s going to be a cold one, you’re right to question if your chickens are at risk ...