Winter means shorter days and longer nights — not just for us, but for our chickens too. If you’ve noticed fewer eggs in the nest boxes, you’re not alone. Many chicken keepers are surprised to learn that it’s not the cold weather that slows egg production, but the lack of sunlight.

Why Do Chi...

Essential Winter Tips for Keeping Your Chickens Safe, Warm, and Healthy

As the temperatures drop, many backyard chicken keepers wonder: how do you keep chickens safe and healthy in the winter? With the right setup and routine, your flock can thrive even in the coldest months.

Here’s a gui...

How Much Space Do Chickens Need? A Complete Guide to Coop Sizing

When planning for backyard chickens, one of the most common questions is: how much space do chickens really need? The answer depends on your setup, your breeds, and whether your flock will have access to pasture or stay confined...

🐓 How It Started: A Duck, A Coop, and a Kid Who Couldn't Let Go

I still remember the day my dad said yes to chickens.

Back then, we searched the newspaper classifieds and called people on our landline. That’s how we found a local farmer with bantam pullets for sale. We loaded up the car a...

Pecking Order in Chickens: How They Decide Who’s in Charge

If you’ve ever noticed one hen strutting around like she owns the place while another hangs back at feeding time, you’re watching the pecking order in action.

The pecking order is a real system chickens use to keep peace, set role...

What to Expect When Your Chickens Start Molting

Have you noticed your chickens starting to lose feathers or looking a little scruffy? Maybe it looks like a feather bomb went off in the coop?

Don’t panic yet, this may be molting.

Molting is a natural, healthy process that happens in ev...