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 Jess N | Feb 14, 2022 | Chicken Breeds
What Is a Bantam Chicken and Why Own Them? You may have heard about bantam chickens, but what are they, and why are they so small!? Bantams are a small variety of fowl, typically chickens and even ducks. Bantams tend to be a quarter to half the size of a standard-size... 
by Meghan H | Sep 20, 2021 | Breed Spotlight
Breed Spotlight: The Orpington Orpingtons have always been a family favorite because of their friendly nature and cuddly appearance. Created in the 1800s to be the ideal dual-purpose breed, the Orpington continues to delight flock owners with their charming... 
by Meghan H | Aug 23, 2021 | Poultry Health & Wellness
Fly Control In The Chicken Coop Controlling the fly population in your chicken coop and run is important for several reasons. Let’s take a look at why you need to keep the flies in check and how you can go about doing that. Be a Good Chicken-Owning Neighbor If the fly... 
by Meghan H | Sep 16, 2019 | Chickens
Keeping Multiple Roosters in a Flock Do you believe a chicken yard isn’t a chicken yard without a rooster or two? When I first started out in the wonderful world of chickens I didn’t want a rooster. We ended up with a rooster in our original 10 chicks and I discovered...