Baby Chicks: 7 Places to Get Them
Even though it’s still cold in different areas of the country, now is the time for planning and buying baby chicks for eggs and meat. If you’re at the stage…
Category: Chickens
I Want More Info Poll
Sometimes I am at a loss for what to post for my readers. Do they want more information on laying hens, Building a chicken coop, or how to raise…
Heritage Chicken Breeds
Heritage Chicken Breeds History Chickens and their eggs are a main part of the American diet. Since making their first appearance with Spanish explorers we’ve seen breeds developed specifically for…
My Hens Aren’t Laying
The most common reason people give for becoming backyard chicken farmers is the eggs. With growing concern over what goes into our food supply and some of the abhorrent conditions…
Inexpensive Food Storage Expansion – Day 2
Day 2 Came Bright and Early Where We Left Off On day one of building an inexpensive food storage pantry, we left off with all the framing done, the sheetrock…
Inexpensive Food Storage Expansion – Day 1
It was called a pantry, but as small as it was, I called it a broom closet for food. The Broom Closet Pantry Before Homely little thing, isn’t…
Two Faces of Raising Chickens
Raising farm animals like chickens are not so common in citified places. But many people just want to have a feel of the suburban life and recreate this by having…