Did you know that certain chicken breeds can lay blue eggs? I didn’t, and I find it quite magical. Not only are the blue eggs special, but so are the chickens that lay them. If you’re raising a backyard flock or thinking about starting one, adding chickens that lay blue eggs is a fun way to bring variety and a…
Raising backyard chickens through the winter months can be challenging, especially when temperatures drop to extreme cold. A common concern among chicken keepers is whether chickens can freeze to death. I had this exact thought when we decided to raise backyard chickens while living in Wisconsin. While chickens are hardy creatures, cold conditions, if not…
If you’re a chicken keeper or manage your own flock, you’ve likely heard about the importance of calcium in your hens’ diet. A healthy laying hen needs a consistent supply of calcium to ensure strong eggshell production and avoid health issues. One simple method to provide this much-needed nutrient is to feed your chickens crushed eggshells. Not only does this offer an additional calcium source, but it can…
Fermenting chicken feed has become a hot topic among chicken keepers. While it may seem like a strange process, it’s similar to making sourdough bread (anyone else also in their sourdough era?) and offers many benefits for both you and your flock. The fermentation process breaks down antinutrients, increases nutrient absorption, and creates a feed…