Every week, we are asked for more and more content on building, designing and managing coops. And there never seems to be enough material around to give our readers. So we decided to do what we do best … Contact the Community! We are now seeking submissions from our readers for a new installment to […]

by Meredith Chilson Photos by author Most of the girls in my flock were 3 years old in May. The Buff Orpingtons and the Rhode Island Reds started laying eggs in September 2008. In 2010, I added three more birds … a Silkie and a couple of mixed breed ladies. They are healthy birds, good […]

by Rebecca Nickols Photos by author Can cats and chickens coexist? I have five cats of my own and until recently, this hasn’t been an issue of concern. Years ago my border collies and cats developed some sort of agreement on the boundaries on our property. The dogs rule the front yard and the cats […]

by Rebecca Nickols Photos by author I’m sure that I’m not that much different from most chicken-keepers in the fact that I find a lot of the behaviors of my chickens interesting and sometimes entertaining. Take the dust bath, for example. For some reason, it’s just enjoyable to watch! They stop focusing on the world […]

by Guest Blogger Jenna Woginrich Photos by author If you’re new to raising chickens, you might be a little intimidated setting up house for your new flock. After all, this is a big step. Chickens aren’t just pets: They’re livestock. That word seems to carry a sense of import not bestowed on our humble cats […]

by Rebecca NickolsQ: I have had chickens all of my life, but this year for the first time they are eating all my tomatoes. This has never happened before and I have always used chickens in the garden — for bugs and weeding. Any thoughts? — Charles Q: I would love to hear suggestions on […]

by Meredith Chilson Photos by author It seems to me that this time of year has an urgency to it. Maybe it’s from all the children trying to pack a final few days of summer in before they head off to another year of school. Or, maybe it’s from the migratory birds and the hibernating […]

by Kimberly Furry Photos by author Early Saturday morning was a special day for our family. One of our chicks hatched out of its egg! The night before, I could see the egg moving and hear little peeps. We also noticed a small crack in the side of the egg. Bleary-eyed, the girls crowded around […]

by Kimberly Furry Photos by author It’s been a while since our last blog entry, but an exciting new chapter in the Furry household unfurls as I write! The countdown has begun. In roughly 14 days, we will hear the peeping of little chicks. (The gestation period for chicken eggs is 21 days.) We have […]

by Jennifer Sartell Photos by author Many of my friends who keep chickens marvel at the array of roosters that we have living in harmony together. At one time we had 14 roosters coexisting happily in the same coop/yard. It’s getting to be that time of year when many of the cute little un-sexed chicks […]