How to Breed Your Hens and Roosters
How to Breed Your Hens and Roosters

You might be raising backyard chickens because you like the fresh eggs. In this scenario, you only need hens to lay those eggs.

But if you're comfortable with egg production and keeping chickens, breeding hens and roosters could provide new opportunities. Breeding your flock is a great idea if you want to increase your chicken population, have adorable little chicks in your garden, and even have a new entrepreneurial opportunity to sell the birds and turn a profit.

This article is for you if you're considering adding a rooster to your flock. 

More Than Chickens: A Focus On Other Urban Fowl
More Than Chickens: A Focus On Other Urban Fowl
While chickens are all the rage these days for city and suburban back yards, other types of fowl also can do well in urban settings. Depending on your preferences and home situation, here are other feathered options that are just as great as chickens—if not better! Check out our blog on the various benefits of having other backyard fowl in urban dwellings. 
Can I Raise Chickens in My Backyard? Understanding Local Zoning Laws
Can I Raise Chickens in My Backyard? Understanding Local Zoning Laws
Raising chickens has become one of the most fast-growing animal care trends today, and for good reason. Not only can chickens be companionable pets, but they also provide a tasty benefit: fresh eggs! They’re also pretty good natural pest control agents — chickens have been used to kill bugs for...
How to Raise Your Baby Chicks
How to Raise Your Baby Chicks

Baby chicks are super cute, leading lots of people keep them at home. Whether you own a farm or are simply interested in raising backyard chickens, it’s important to know what baby chicks need—before they arrive.  

These tiny baby chickens will grow quickly, but they need your help to do this. They’re vulnerable when they’re so small, so knowing what they need ahead of time gives them their best chance at survival.

Here are a few key elements you’ll need when it comes to caring for your chicks.

More than Corn: The Proper Feeding of Poultry
More than Corn: The Proper Feeding of Poultry
If you’re the proud owner of a flock of chickens, you want your birds to be as happy and healthy as possible. This includes providing them with the right food and nutrition. Check out our handy guide on chicken diet must-haves and tasty treats. 
Raising Chickens in Cities and Suburbs: An Overview
Raising Chickens in Cities and Suburbs: An Overview
More people are seeking out locally sourced food products, and nothing is as local as your own backyard. That’s part of the trend driving the urban and suburban chicken movement. While there are no exact statistics on the number of backyard flocks, the numbers have grown tremendously since 2013, when...
Keeping Your Backyard Chickens Cool In the Summertime
Keeping Your Backyard Chickens Cool In the Summertime

We all know that dogs and cats need extra care on hot days to avoid overheating. Believe it or not, chickens also need our help in order to stay comfortable during times of excessive heat. Thankfully, there are a few simple things you can do to keep your hens cool on summer days that won’t take up too much of your time (or budget). Read on for some ideas that are sure to keep your hens cool, healthy, and happy!

What To Eggspect With Backyard Chicken Egg Laying
What To Eggspect With Backyard Chicken Egg Laying

Backyard chickens are a great addition to households looking to live more sustainably. Urban fowl provides delicious eggs that also contain less cholesterol and more nutrients than store-bought eggs!  If you're dipping your toes into the wonderful world of chicken-rearing, knowing what to expect can keep your chickens healthy, encouraging them to lay more eggs. Check out our handy guide on what to expect when harvesting your own chicken eggs. 

Four Must-Haves For Sheltering Your Backyard Poultry
Four Must-Haves For Sheltering Your Backyard Poultry
Fresh eggs from feathery friends are an appeal to many frugal and down-to-earth people. If you've always dreamed of homing chickens in your backyard, you've come to the right place for the first step in becoming a poultry owner. Check out our 4 "must-haves" for starting your own backyard chicken coop. 
Hay Guide
Hay Guide
Hay hay hay! What a versatile and perfect meal. There are many types of hay, and many animals who enjoy it. Learn all about how to feed it, what the differences in hay types are, and some other interesting facts to consider.