You’ve probably heard the age old quandary: what came first, the chicken or the egg; but have you ever stopped to think of just how many types of chickens there are in the world? There are hundreds of
Continue readingFarmers have raised backyard chickens for over 3,000 years. In the last five years, it’s been easily accessible for the average consumer. Since 380 million eggs were recalled recently, it's better to
Continue readingDue to the increase of dependence on industrialized foods and busy personal lifestyles, having a backyard chicken coop is a healthier alternative. Eggs that are made from homemade birds are a great source
Continue readingWhen you’re making your initial investments to house your backyard chickens, it’s well-known that the chicken coop you decide on is probably going to drain most of your bank account.You don’t want
Continue readingEveryone needs a good hygrometer. It allows you to see the exact temperature your eggs are to ensure that they don't rot or lose their quality. The reason why hygrometers have gone up in sales is because
Continue readingBack in the old days before we got eggs conveniently packed in containers with expiration dates stamped on them, people had to figure out how to determine whether or not the eggs they were eating were
Continue readingFor hundreds of years, humans have been incubating eggs to produce decent amounts of chicks, but it always consisted of a natural process in which humans took no hand in manipulating. As technology progressed,
Continue readingIf you have ever considered raising your chickens, you will find that it is a rather educational experience. Farming is one of the main subsistence activities for all human beings, and that includes raising
Continue readingIt has already been established that chickens and eggs which are raised at home are superior in just about every way in another one of our articles. In this one, we will be providing some advice for beginner
Continue readingWhile chickens are great at hatching eggs naturally, there's no better option than an incubator machine. It gives the user a sufficient amount of control over their eggs and their hatch rate. Because of
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