A fairly common question that I get asked is do roosters lay eggs? The short answer is your rooster will never lay any eggs. But to fully understand this answer you will require some knowledge of poultry biology and anatomy. Only hens are able to Read More →
One of the most exciting things about raising your own chickens is collecting fresh eggs. Once you have tasted fresh chicken eggs you will never want to go back to eating store bought eggs. From shell and yolk color to flavor and texture, fresh backyard eggs Read More →
There are lots of reasons why you might be interested in having your own flock of hens, but the most popular reason is fresh eggs! Keeping chickens for their egg production can be incredibly rewarding, especially if you have chosen the best breed(s) for the Read More →
When buying chicks you may have heard the term pullets. What are pullets? Pullets are young hens that are not yet laying eggs, but will be soon. They are beyond the chick stage but not yet fully grown adults. Basically, they are chicken teenagers. Many Read More →
It comes as a shock to some people to learn that chickens are omnivores! Many folks think they just eat grass and feed, but nothing could be further from the truth. While the bulk of their modern-day nutrition comes from prepared grain feed, they will Read More →
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