What is the Point of a Chicken Tractor? The chicken tractor is a simple chicken coop on wheels that can be easily moved, giving chickens constant access to fresh food and fertilizing the ground, while keeping them safe from predators. The general idea is something small and simple like this from @elderflatfarm But […]
Category: Chickens
When Do Chickens Start Laying Eggs? 6 Signs + Tips to Encourage Laying
Chickens start to lay eggs around 18 to 20 weeks, or around 5 to 6 months old, depending on the breed and if they have ideal laying conditions. You will have some extreme overachievers that begin laying at 16 weeks, and some later bloomers that can take up to 8 to 9 months to start […]
Jersey Giant Chicken – Special Care Tips for the World’s Largest Chicken
Jersey Giant Chicken Quick Facts Known for: among the heaviest of all chicken breeds, calm demeanor even in roosters, and a good dual-purpose meat and egg chicken Temperament: a docile, mellow bird that is friendly to chickens and humans alike Eggs: 150-200 large brown eggs each year Meat: excellent—reaches maturity at 20 weeks with 13 […]
Sapphire Gem Chickens – Blue Chickens that Lay 300 Eggs/ Year
Sapphire Gem Chicken Quick Facts Known for: greyish/blue and lavender-colored chickens that are excellent layers of big brown eggs, and can be easily sexed at birth Temperament: hardy, vibrant, fast-growing, friendly, sociable, and kind to other chickens Eggs: 300 large brown eggs each year Meat: good—reaches maturity at 20 weeks with 6 lb males and […]
The 14 Most Beautiful Chicken Coop Plans
Even if you’ve never built anything before, you absolutely can build your own chicken coop! Not only will it cost you about half the price of buying one new, but you will be getting exactly what you want, and the pride of knowing you built it yourself. Without any experience, I built a 12-foot long […]
Wyandotte Chicken – World’s Most Beautiful Chicken
Wyandotte Chicken Quick Facts Known for: one of the most beautiful breeds of chicken with unique lacing in its feathers, they are good dual-purpose birds that are excellent for families and those in a neighborhood or urban settings Temperament: reserved, calm, docile, a bit aloof, easy-going, gentle, has a tendency to dominate other birds Eggs: […]
Ameraucana Chicken – Is Your Blue Egg Layer Pure-bred?
Ameraucana Chicken Quick Facts Known for: their beautiful light blue eggs, winter hardiness, hawk-like appearance, and good predator evasion Temperament: friendly, docile, calm, not very cuddly, flighty, good forager Eggs: 150 large blue eggs each year Meat: poor—reaches maturity at 22 weeks with 7 lb males and 4 lb females Climate: good heat and cold […]
Barred Plymouth Rock Chickens – A Perfect Choice for Backyard Farms
Plymouth Rock Chickens (also known as Barred Rock) Quick Facts Known for: the all-time favorite dual-purpose breed of chicken in America, reliable and prolific egg-layer, even through winter, and makes a great meat bird Temperament: friendly, docile, handles confinement well Eggs: 200 medium brown eggs each year Meat: excellent—reaches maturity at 20 weeks with 9.5 […]
Black Chickens – 19 Black Chicken Breeds and How to Choose the Best One for You
Introduction Some black chickens have black feathers, others have black skin and beaks, and some special breeds have black bones, skin, muscles, and even a black heart. In Asia, black chicken meat and stew is thought of as a delicacy with medicinal properties. The black chicken was introduced from Asia to Europe and Africa through […]
Brahma Chicken – The Gentle Giant’s Coop Requirements
Brahma Chicken Quick Facts Known for: the gentle giant, dual-purpose meat/egg layer, and good for families and beginners Temperament: friendly, docile, handles confinement well Eggs: 150 large light brown eggs each year Meat: excellent—reaches maturity at 20 weeks with 12 lb males and 9.5 lb females Climate: good heat tolerance and excellent cold tolerance, will […]