There are many benefits to designing your own chicken coop. You can make it exactly what will best for your flock and your property. However, whenever a beginner is designing a chicken coop, there is plenty of room for error….
How To Take Care Of Egg Laying Chickens 101
If you’re asking how to take care of egg laying chickens, congratulations! You’re well on your way to your new flock. With so much internet advice out there, learning how to take care of egg laying chickens can seem daunting…
Early Spring Crops | First Harvest Vegetables
We posted a video tour of our early spring crops garden, so click here to see the video on YouTube. And if you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel as well! What Are First Harvest Vegetables? Even…
What Age Do Black Copper Marans Start Laying?
When did our French Black Copper Marans start laying their dark brown eggs? We’re very excited to finally have an answer for you. Let’s break down the age-old question below. What Age Do Black Copper Marans Start Laying? Like any…
Backyard Chicken Flock | Best Breeds for Suburbia
A year ago this month, I found myself elated to begin the adventure of owning a backyard chicken flock. I placed an order with Tractor Supply Co., and waited two excruciating weeks for the little peepers to arrive. Before ordering…
6 Economic Benefits of Composting at Home
The economic benefits of composting have made us, once again, geeky-stoked about permaculture. Every time I tell my mom about another plan or project we’re adding to our micro homestead, she sighs and tell me the work is exhausting just…
Sour Crop Home Treatment | Step by Step Instructions
Below I outline the sour crop home treatment I used for 100% recovery in chickens. It is always best to consult your local veterinarian for the best cure. However, if a vet visit doesn’t fit within your budget, this sour…
We Sold Some Chickens
The original plan was three. Three or, possibly, four chickens. When we decided to finally pull the trigger on starting a backyard chicken flock, we only planned for a few. As I learned more and more about different chicken breeds,…
Suburban Chicken Rearing for Beginners
Suburban Chicken Rearing Neither my husband or I grew up with chickens. Our experience was basically limited to the occasional petting zoo. However, we are determined to start raising our own food, and suburban chicken rearing is our first step…