The Pros and Cons of Raising Bielefelder Chickens
While their gentle nature and beauty are appealing, Bielefelders’ relatively poor egg-laying performance and susceptibility to leg injuries are significant downsides.
10 Things to Consider When Buying or Building a Chicken Coop
We spent nearly $5,000 on our first chicken coop, but decided to build our second coop by hand. Here’s everything we’ve learned about picking the right coop for both your current situation and your future goals.
CoopWorx Feed Silo Review After 12 Months of Use
After trying many different feeding solutions, we settled on the CoopWorx silo in large part because it helps cut down on feed waste (a bottom-line issue, considering that we use organic, non-PUFA feed).
Freeze Miser Hands-On Review: A Lifesaver In Colder Climates
Freeze Miser is a simple, self-calibrating device that keeps your hoses and outdoor water systems from freezing. We use it to significantly reduce our time spent on chores during stretches of sub-freezing temperatures.
Pros and Cons of Raising Leghorns For Eggs
Leghorns are some of the best egg-laying chickens available, and they’re adaptable to almost any climate. But there are also a few downsides to keep in mind if you’re considering adding them to your flock.
How We Protect Our Backyard Chickens From Aerial Predators
We’ve lost many chickens to hawk attacks over the years, but have fine-tuned our approach to reduce the risk. Here are the strategies we implement, plus the ones we tried that didn’t work.