If you want to crawl into bed at night knowing your chickens are resting peacefully and safely, consider using hardware cloth for chicken coop and chicken run construction, not chicken wire.
Category: Getting Started with Chickens
When you're getting started with chickens, one of the first things you need to do is ensure you have all the supplies needed for raising chickens. And the good news is, the basics are pretty straightforward. So we're giving you the lowdown on the must-haves and a few optional items.
Getting your first flock of chickens is an exciting adventure. Visions of bountiful egg harvests, peeping baby chicks, and coops full of clucking hens occupy your dreams. But we're here to tell you, there's a few things we wish we had known before we brought chickens into our lives. And the good news is, we're … Continue reading 6 Things To Know Before Getting Chickens
If you've been hoping to start a backyard flock, 2021 might be the perfect year to start your first flock of chickens. And if you've already made the decision to start your flock this year, you're in luck, because we've put together this list of things you can do now so you're ready to bring … Continue reading Start Your Backyard Chicken Flock in 2021
You may have noticed that there is an increased interest in backyard chicken keeping, and many first-timers are starting their flock. And while Spring is typically the time for increased chick sales regardless of world events, this New York Times article explains how in times of economic uncertainty, sales of live chickens increase. If being … Continue reading 6 reasons why NOW is the perfect time to start your backyard chicken flock