Articles by Chris Lesley

Chris Lesley has been Raising Chickens for over 20 years and is a fourth generation chicken keeper. She can remember being a young child when her grandad first taught her how to hold and care for chickens. She also holds a certificate in Animal Behavior and Welfare and are interested in backyard chicken health and care. Her work has been shared on HuffPost, Mother Nature Network, Community Chickens, Mother Earth News and many more outlets. Today Chris keeps 11 chickens including 4 Buff Orpingtons, 4 Rhode Island Reds and 3 Silkies. She is our backyard chicken expert at Chickens And More, and shares her knowledge on raising healthy, happy chickens with our readers. You can contact Chris at chris@chickensandmore.com

Complete Buff Orpington Care Guide: Egg Laying, Personality…

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: July 10, 2020

The Buff Orpingtons is one of the most popular and loved hens in the chicken world. Watching them patrol the yard in their leisurely way is very relaxing. Interestingly this bird is literally royalty as several well known English Royals have kept flocks of Orpingtons Read More →

Raising Chickens For Beginners: 9 Things You Must Know

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: July 4, 2020

Raising chickens can be educational, productive and fun. It has certainly been one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life! Somehow walking to my coop each morning to collect fresh eggs never gets old. This article is designed to get you started on your Read More →

The Complete Life Cycle Of A Chicken Explained

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: July 2, 2020

The life cycle of a chicken is quite fascinating for most poultry fanatics! Just thinking that an egg can hold a tiny germ that in twenty one days can hatch into a beautiful little chick still amazes me. To think that this chick will grow Read More →

Ameraucana: Chicken Breed Information and Owner’s Guide

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: June 27, 2020

The Ameraucana is a happy, friendly and sociable chicken that makes a perfect addition to your flock if you want light blue eggs. They are good foragers and just love to free range. As an added bonus they are relatively quiet and docile which makes Read More →

Why Is My Chicken Sneezing? The Complete Care Guide

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: June 25, 2020

Just like humans, chickens can sneeze. This can be a one off thing or a sneezing fit and there are several things that cause this. Fortunately most chickens that sneeze do not have an underlying health problem. However for some sneezing is a sign of Read More →