Love A Child believes that love is something you do. As an organization, they are deeply committed to sustainable development initiatives in order to promote self-sufficiency for the Haitian people, and we have some big goals.

By Shannon Cole of Country Girl In The Village  Coconut Oil has become all the rage these days and for some great reasons. The oil is said to have antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiviral properties. It contains healthy fats that have been said to help with weight loss, heart disease and diabetes. There are skin care […]

A chicken coop can be as simple as a repurposed dog house or can be an elaborate work of architectural design. If you’re looking to build your first coop, redesign an existing one, or add another to your property, here are some things to keep in mind. 1. Know the laws in your community Depending […]

They’ve always sent baby chicks through the mail, but with a Community Chickens e-card, you can send a chick straight through your computer! Try it, today.

By Lori Leigh from LL Farm When we first embarked on our adventure of having a flock of chickens, we developed a plan.  Our primary goal for starting with chickens was the obvious reason:  fresh eggs!  Our plan to consistently have fresh eggs is flock rotation.  We figure every two years we will get baby […]

By Shannon Cole of Country Girl In The Village  It is the first of February, only 7 more weeks until Spring, or so the calendar says. If you are like me, you may be in the midst of a cold front or a winter storm. Our forecast for today is 8-10 inches of snow with […]

By Meredith Chilson I think I’m going to raise meat birds this spring. Here’s why: I’ve been tempted by photos and catalogues offering little chicks once too often. You’re getting those catalogues in the mailbox and photos in your news feed, too, aren’t you? Doesn’t it make you think of spring and new life and […]

by Jennifer Sartell of Iron Oak Farm       As the long dreary days of winter drag on, I get impatient for the new life that spring brings. Hopefully our goats are pregnant and we’ll be enjoying all that new kids bring to a farm. We’ll be starting up the milking routine once again, […]

  by Wendy EN Thomas from Lessons Learned from the Flock     Melissa Caughey of Tilly’s Nest recently gave a great list of tips for visiting a poultry show. Here are some additional tips you might not initially think of, but that will help make your experience a bit more enjoyable and um, survivable: […]

Mid January, it is that time of year that I am really looking forward to Spring. Our ground is still frozen and snow covered. The days are short, but growing longer and all I need to get excited are seed and hatchery catalogs.   When I first got chickens I was on a free for […]