by Amanda Hepworth | Mar 25, 2019 | Homestead, Tales from the Coop
Can I Raise Honeybees Around My Chickens? Have you been contemplating the addition of a honeybee hive to your yard and wondered if it would be safe to do when you own chickens? Once upon a time, I had the same question after I noticed that my garden was suffering from... 
by Renee W | Mar 18, 2019 | Chickens, Tales from the Coop
My Journey to Backyard Chickens Gone are the days of only seeing chickens on farms, these tiny feathered dinosaurs are steadily making their way into the hearts and backyards of people across the nation! What started my journey into chicken ownership you ask? The... 
by Marie - Rusty Plow Farms | Mar 4, 2019 | Chickens, Poultry
Breed Spotlight: The Delaware The Delaware chicken breed has a rich history that begins in the early 1940’s in Ocean View, Delaware. The breed is credited to Mr. George Ellis who bred Barred Plymouth Rock males to New Hampshire Red females in a quest to breed a... 
by Jess N | Feb 18, 2019 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces
Jess’s Coop Tour – Protecting Against Predators In this coop tour, Jess from the Remote Customer Service Team shows us her summer coop set up, how she deals with the challenges of their location, and how she protects her chickens and ducks from predators.... 
by Marie - Rusty Plow Farms | Oct 8, 2018 | Poultry Health & Wellness
Coccidia Vaccine Versus Medicated Feed Coccidiosis. Mention it to any livestock owner with a few years’ experience and they probably have a story to share with you. It is an illness that affects not just chickens, but many other livestock species as well. Coccidia is...