Chickens 101

Chicken keeping for beginners. Everything you need to know to raise chickens, from chick to egg. How to choose a coop, what to feed chickens and more!

Want to get started with raising baby chicks for meat or eggs? Here is a guide to everything you need to know from how to set up the brooder, and a list of supplies you'll need to raise baby chicks.

Caring for chickens 101 - A basic beginners guide on keeping chickens - Azure Farm

When you’re getting started with chickens, one of the first things you need to do is ensure you have all the supplies needed for raising chickens. And the good news is, the basics are pretty straightforward. So we’re giving you the lowdown on the must-haves and a few optional extras.

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Chickens give us yummy eggs, and they are great helpers in the garden! Here are 7 essential steps on how to get started with backyard chickens!

A guide to caring for your laying hens. This one article covers everything you need to know to start raising healthy and happy laying hens.

Raising chickens is a great first addition to your homestead. It doesn't matter if you are living in the suburbs or have a ton of acreage. Here are tips and tricks to raise healthy chickens cheap. #chickens #cheap #budget #homestead #homesteading #homesteader #hens #backyardbirds #backyardchickens

Raising chickens is one of the best things ever! If you live in a place where you can do it, jump in! But be prepared before you do. This list of 30 things to know before you get chickens isn't overwhelming. Some things on the list will surprise you! And many will make you fall in love with chickens before you even have them! #raisingchickens #backyardflock #homesteadinglife #diy #farmanimals

Many chicken keepers these days have friendly, tame flocks of birds they consider to be their pets. Who knew chickens could be such docile creatures? But, have they always been that way? Were they friendly from the day they hatched? Nope! It all depends on how the owner raises them. Taming chickens isn't very hard, but it does require persistence and patience. So how do you get your flock to be affectionate, lap loving sweeties? The answers lie inside!

Not sure what treats are safe for your chickens? This list includes everything chickens can and can't eat!

Are you a new chicken owner? Or maybe you're just preparing for new chicks? Grab this helpful checklist detailing all the supplies you'll need to raise your backyard chickens - all the way from chicks to adult birds! #backyardchickens #chicks #homesteading #newchickenowner

Silkie Chicken 101: Everything you need to know about these fluffy beauties! 🐔 Read more at the Happy Chicken Coop!

If you are looking for ways on how to choose backyard chicken breeds, there are plenty of them. Read on to know more.

Several chicken breeds are good choices for home flocks. Choose from features like hardiness, friendliness, easy keeping, and egg color.

Chickens at different stages of development require different feed formulations. Poultry nutritionists formulate feed to ensure that chickens get all the nu ...