What Is It? The deep litter method allows chicken droppings and bedding to build up on the chicken coop floor over time, encouraging the natural process of decomposition. This method not only creates heat in the coop it also creates beneficial microbes that support the nutritional needs of your chickens. Come spring, this material can […]
Winterproofing Your Chicken Coop
Saying goodbye to summer means winter proofing your property and that includes your chicken coop. Chickens can tolerate cold weather quite nicely down to -10°F (-23°C), and are more susceptible to extreme heat rather than extreme cold. This is due, in large part, to their high metabolic rate. Not only do chickens have a resting […]
Top Things To Know About Urban Chicken Farming
With the high number of people preferring to build their own chicken house, more and more are also starting to think about urban chicken farming as well. Obviously, when you have a significant amount of space the building process will be straightforward, but if you follow to live in a more accessible area, this does […]
How To Make The Best Chicken Coop Spray
Ah, the sweet refreshing smell of the chicken coop. NOT! However, we can change that stench to something much more pleasant and we don’t have to get rid of the chickens to do it. Are you ready? Let’s do it. Safety first. Remember, you love your chickens and you want the very best for your […]
Great Fresh Chicken Eggs and Protein
It seems these chickens are just good all the way around, from breakfast to dinner and maybe even for a late night snack. Though, when this stuff is deeply fried, it is pretty much robbed of all of its nutritional value. Baked chicken is good enough for you, as long as it is not the […]
A-Z About Free Range Chicken Farming
What are free-range chickens? Free-range chickens are birds that are provided regular access to the outdoor, with an abundance of sunshine, fresh vegetation, and room to maneuver. Moreover, these chickens are not fed with any chemicals (antibiotics or unnecessary medicines) of any sort. Federal ordinances forbid the use of hormones in raising pork and poultry. […]
How Many Eggs Do Chickens Lay A Day
Chickens are marvelous birds that are so productive; they’ve become an integral part of our society. We use these birds for show, as pets, and for meat and egg production. Egg production is a massive commercial business, and is growing into a personal experience for many who choose to raise their own chickens for eggs. You may want […]
Beginners Guide To Raising Baby Chicks
It can be an incredibly rewarding experience to keep your own flock of chickens, since in addition to being useful they are also funny. If you would like to keep your own flock of chickens, then this practical guide on raising baby chicks will help to get you started in the right direction! Supplies Needed […]
Keep Your Chickens Happy With Homemade Treats
Spoiling one’s pet is something every pet owner usually enjoys, the excitement experienced on them running towards you when they see you holding a food container is awesome. But giving them the wrong kind of food that is not helpful in any way to them is completely wrong is especially when issued in excess it […]
How To Raise Chickens In 6 Steps
How to raise chickens in your backyard? If you are asking this query, then most likely, you are a newbie. And because you are nonetheless new with raising chickens, it is essential for you to know all the requirements and needs that include the breeding of chickens. Consequently, you must read the guide below to […]