by keepingchicken_admin · Published October 26, 2018 · Last modified September 9, 2024
If you want to start raising chickens for meat or eggs, chicken hatcheries are the easiest place to start. These are professional companies that breed chickens. You probably know someone who ordered day-old chicks which arrived...
There are many reasons that you might choose to hatch eggs artificially using an egg incubator. Perhaps you don’t have a broody hen or a safe space for her to raise her chicks, maybe you...
by keepingchicken_admin · Published October 26, 2018 · Last modified September 5, 2024
Figuring out what to feed baby chicks doesn’t have to be difficult. Just like adult chickens, baby chicks are adaptable and can thrive on a variety of foods. You can choose to feed a...
Chicken Raising / Tips / Uncategorized
by keepingchicken_admin · Published October 26, 2018 · Last modified September 5, 2024
Keeping backyard chickens is an easy first step to living a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. Compared to keeping other livestock, raising chickens is easy. They come home every night, lay eggs faithfully, can eat...
Chicken Raising / Uncategorized
by keepingchicken_admin · Published October 25, 2018 · Last modified September 5, 2024
Chicken nesting boxes encourage hens to lay their eggs in a clean, safe place. One of the best perks of a good nest box is that you can find the eggs easily. Fortunately, you...
by keepingchicken_admin · Published October 25, 2018 · Last modified September 5, 2024
Even if you’re not planning on breeding your own chickens, you will probably find yourself raising baby chicks sooner than you think. While you can start a backyard flock by buying adult birds, it...
Chickens are the perfect small homestead animal. In fact, they are ideal for the backyard farmer, even those in urban areas. They provide eggs, meat and rich fertilizer for the garden. Choosing the best backyard...
by keepingchicken_admin · Published October 24, 2018 · Last modified September 5, 2024
A broody hen is compelled by changes in daylight, hormones, and natural instincts to sit on a clutch of eggs until they hatch. Broody hen behavior is very distinctive. She stays on her nest...
Chicken Breed / Chicken Raising / Tips
by keepingchicken_admin · Published October 24, 2018 · Last modified September 5, 2024
A broody hen is one that wants to raise chicks. At some point in your chicken raising career, you’ll encounter one of these tenacious birds. A broody hen is determined to sit on her...
by keepingchicken_admin · Published October 24, 2018 · Last modified September 9, 2024
Do you want to raise chickens for their eggs? We can help you choose the right breed. All hens lay edible eggs, but some simply excel at egg production. While there is some individual...
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