Category Archives: Chicken Tips & Info
First time chicken coop builders, start here!
There’s a lot to consider in building your first chicken coop, and this infographic walks you through some major points. At the very end, I’ll discuss some of my major … Continue reading
Plants that are TOXIC to chickens
Spring has sprung, and the chickens are getting much more outside time. With that in mind, while doing spring yard cleanup, it’s smart to pay extra attention to things that … Continue reading
Feather Pickin’ Chicken, Pt2
The Jerk is at it again. She’s even pecking me, hard, on the leg while I’m out in the run cleaning. I’ve put cat toys out there; cabbages; low-energy treats … Continue reading
Feather Pickin’ Chicken
A few days ago I noticed that BB and Dumptruck were looking… raggedy. Specifically, their “bustles” (the area right above their tail feathers) looked like the feathers were thinning. Yesterday … Continue reading
It’s cold out there!
One of the best things you can invest in when getting backyard chickens: a remote temperature reader. This way, you can obsess over the slightest temperature variations and neurotically check … Continue reading
GRAPHIC: abnormal finding in the coop
Alright, a gross mystery for you all. Ben went out to check on the ladies this morning, and came back in telling me there was weird red egg inside the … Continue reading
Snow Chickens
The ladies have been completely terrified of the snow, until recently. I had to show them that it wasn’t dangerous by opening their door and calling them out with some … Continue reading
Chickens of the Mist
In Ferndale/Detroit, yesterday and today are hitting temperatures in the high 90′s with around 70% humidity. The heat is oppressive, to say the least. I’ve been staying indoors in the … Continue reading
Chickens in Hot Weather: 17 Ways to Help Keep Your Flock Cool This Summer
Chickens in Hot Weather: 17 Ways to Help Keep Your Flock Cool This Summer. I’ve been worrying about this for a while- it seems silly right? Worrying about chickens getting … Continue reading
Winter Care for Chickens
I’ve had several people ask about housing and caring for hens in winter, and it’s best to start thinking about it now while the weather still allows for easy modification … Continue reading
