People and chickens have been living side-by-side for a very long time. Our feathered friends were digging up worms and laying fresh eggs in backyards over 5,000 years ago. And from the beginning, they’ve had people all over the world asking the big question:
Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
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Bringing a New Friend into the Coop
How to introduce new hens without turning the flock upside down. Adding a new chicken into the flock can be one of the most exciting yet daunting times. Chickens are creatures of habit and any change to the group can cause a stir. With a few simple steps, you can make the transition much easier for…
Raising Chicks with Mitchell-Carrigan Walsh
It’s chicken breeding season, so we caught up with Mitchell to hear how he raises his next generation of competition birds. “I compete my birds in competitions, so right now is a very important time, as I want to produce more champion birds,” Mitchell says. “I follow the breed standards outlined in the Australian Poultry…
How to Do a Weekly Coop Clean
Good coop hygiene is essential for keeping backyard chickens healthy, comfortable and productive. A clean environment helps reduce the risk of disease, controls pests and supports overall flock wellbeing. We recommend a light clean once a week, with a more thorough deep clean once a month. Step 1: Remove everything that can come out Start…