Does your pet make you breakfast? Tips & Tricks for raising chickens, building chicken coops, & choosing chicken breeds + ask questions in our community forum

Jan 25, 2025 · Choosing the right chicken breed is a decision that will have a big impact on your flock’s success. By considering your primary purpose (eggs, meat, or both), your local climate, the amount …

Jul 31, 2025 · Reasons why, when, and how you should keep a house chicken. Includes real life examples, helpful resources, and alternative options to keeping a house chicken.

Jul 28, 2014 · 31. If a chicken has red ear lobes, it will lay brown eggs; if white, white eggs. 32. Chickens will lay fewer, but larger eggs as they grow older. 33. A chicken heart beats more than 300 times a …

Feb 6, 2019 · When you own a chicken, it is very important to understand the anatomy and physiology of your bird. Anatomy is the science of the structure of animals. Physiology is the science that deals …

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Jan 30, 2025 · I haven’t used the sand from Home Depot or Tractor Supply, but here are some tips when picking sand for your chicken run: Washed Sand: Make sure it’s washed to avoid dust and debris, …

Nov 29, 2025 · Tips for raising chickens, building chicken coops & choosing breeds. Get help from thousands of community experts

Oct 14, 2025 · Chicken wire keeps chickens in but it doesn’t keep predators out. Use hardware cloth for walls, vents, and windows. Lock up tight. Close the coop every night and use sturdy locks. Bury your …

Feb 22, 2012 · Most chicken breeds lay light-to-medium brown eggs. A few breeds lay white, dark brown, green, blue, or cream-colored eggs. Shell color is only “skin deep”-- the eggs inside are the …