by Manda H | May 30, 2023 | Chicken Breeds, Poultry
All About Bantams Curious about those adorable little chickens known as bantams? You might be wondering what exactly sets them apart. Well, let me enlighten you! Bantams, often referred to as “Mini Chickens,” are actually miniature versions of standard... 
by Meghan H | Jan 16, 2023 | Coop Tours
Coop Expansion Ideas: Tessa’s Coop Tour Tessa shares how she and her husband custom-tailored a pre-built backyard shed into a chicken coop. Tessa previously used a pre-built chicken coop from a local farm store, but her growing flock needed more space. The shed... 
by Katie L | Oct 31, 2022 | Breed Spotlight, Chicken Breeds
Breed Spotlight: Ayam Cemani The Ayam Cemani chicken originates from the Java island of Indonesia and the word, ayam, directly translates from Indonesian to English as chicken. But before we dive into this breed, let’s get the hard part out of the way first;... 
by Meghan H | Sep 26, 2022 | Breed Spotlight, Chickens
Breed Spotlight: The Cochin Chicken In the mid-1800s, there was a chicken boom across England and the United States. Many people flocked to own the newest and most exotic breeds available. The Cochin chicken breed was introduced from Japan right in the heat of... 
by Lynsey F | May 16, 2022 | Eggs, Homestead
Are These Eggs Fresh? As chicken owners, we can all relate to the large abundance of eggs our hens provide for our family and friends. While most of our birds will consistently lay in their nest boxes, it is not uncommon to have a sneaky hen or two that choose their...