Backyard flocks

Grow these 15 herbs for chickens near the chicken coop. They will improve immunity, keep them parasite free, reduce their stress, and prevent boredom. Healthy, happy chickens lay more eggs. Growing herbs is a simple and economical way to keep your backyard flock healthy and productive.

Learn about the best & most popular 18 chicken breeds for your backyard flock, including informationon on temperament, eggs, and more!

Though chickens are the best-known type of poultry, there are many other breeds worth considering. A mixed flock has many advantages.

Did you end up with a rooster or three in your new crop of chickens for your backyard or homestead? Here's help on deciding if you should keep the roosters or not! #backyardchickens #rooster #raisingchickentips

New spring chicks? Here's what you need to know about introducing your new baby chickens to the rest of your flock!

The best way is to learn how to tell if a chicken is a pullet or young cockerel yourself. There are several ways to do this, and we are

Knowing how to introduce new chickens to your flock can help alleviate the stress and danger for your birds.

We compiled a list of the top dozen egg layers (get it? Dozen, eggs?) Interestingly, many of the most popular breeds of chickens are also the top egg layers.

Can ducks and chickens live together? Problems may arise when ducks and chickens are kept in the same coop, but many people manage to keep a mixed flock safely. Here's what you need to watch out for. #ducks #chickens #homesteading

Easy ways you can keep rats out of your chicken coop and get rid of them if they have already started making a home in your barn or coop.