Thinking about raising chickens—or already knee-deep in feathers and feed? You’re in the right place! In my house I’m known as the bird lady. I love my backyard chickens and I am here to share my knowledge!
This category is all about sharing the joys (and the occasional chaos) of backyard chicken keeping. From tips for beginners to coop ideas, flock care, and funny stories from my own feathered crew, you’ll find everything you need to keep your hens happy, healthy, and thriving. Whether you’re just starting your homesteading journey or simply love your chickens like family, welcome to the flock!
An adult laying hen’s ideal temperature range is between 50-75°F (10-24°C). However, backyard chickens are generally hardy birds that can tolerate cold temperatures quite well, but there are limits to how cold they can endure. The cold tolerance of our feathered friends depends on several factors, including the breed, age, health, and acclimatization to cold conditions. Cold-Hardy Breeds Some chicken breeds are more cold-hardy…
As the cold weather approaches, it’s crucial for chicken owners to ensure that their feathered friends stay warm, comfortable, and healthy. While backyard chickens are tough birds and can handle cold winter months, they still require a bit of help to ensure their health and safety during this time of year. One of the essential elements…
Using a heat lamp for your chickens is dangerous. Period. Every year, I read story after story about heat lamps causing fires. When I first started raising backyard chickens, I naively used a heat lamp in our chick brooder. That ended when the heat lamp fell inside the brooder. Luckily, I was in the room…
My husband and I live in Wisconsin, and our winters can be brutal. I always tell my husband that we must live in the windiest place on the planet! Now, before you put me in my place, I understand this isn’t true. But it sure can feel that way! As I’m writing this, I can…