- Raising Chickens 101 - Chicks, Breeds, Coops, Tips
Does your pet make you breakfast? Tips Tricks for raising chickens, building chicken coops, choosing chicken breeds + ask questions in our community forum
- Choosing the Right Chicken Breed: A Guide for Beginners
Choosing the right chicken breed is a decision that will have a big impact on your flock’s success By considering your primary purpose (eggs, meat, or both), your local climate, the amount of space available, and the chickens' temperament, you can make a well-informed choice that will set you up for a productive and enjoyable chicken-raising
- Keeping a House Chicken… How, When, and Why? - BackYard Chickens
Reasons why, when, and how you should keep a house chicken Includes real life examples, helpful resources, and alternative options to keeping a house chicken
- Chickens are cool! (50 chicken facts you will love)
31 If a chicken has red ear lobes, it will lay brown eggs; if white, white eggs 32 Chickens will lay fewer, but larger eggs as they grow older 33 A chicken heart beats more than 300 times a minute 34 Chickens can't taste sweetness 35 They can taste saltiness 36 A chicken loses feathers when stressed 37 A chicken's beak can bleed 38
- How To Raise Chickens
Raising Chickens 101 – All the info you need to get started raising chickens Choosing a breed, hatching eggs, building a perfect coop more!
- Chicken Coops | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
Thousands of Chicken Coop designs, pictures, plans, ideas! See examples of chicken coops in every size, shape, budget
- Sand in Chicken Run? | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
I haven’t used the sand from Home Depot or Tractor Supply, but here are some tips when picking sand for your chicken run: Washed Sand: Make sure it’s washed to avoid dust and debris, which can be harmful to chickens and make the area too messy Coarse Sand: Opt for coarse sand over fine sand for better drainage and less compaction Avoid Contaminants: Double-check that the sand is free
- How To Use Chicken Manure as Garden Fertilizer
Chicken manure is a popular organic fertilizer because it’s rich in nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium It also contains smaller amounts of essential micronutrients like calcium, magnesium, and sulfur
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