Oct 1, 2018California Prop 12Last month we talked about the many different chicken breeds. Let’s have a closer look at the lives of the 7.7 billion egg laying hens...
Sep 1, 2018Chicken breedsLike dogs, chickens come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. There are more than 400 breeds of chickens. Some have fancy feathers and big...
Aug 1, 2018WaterersChickens drink more than they eat (see did-you-know card on drinking water), so it’s very important that they always have access to fresh...
Jul 1, 2018FeedersWe talked about what to feed chickens a few months ago (see newsletters “What to feed chickens?” part 1 and part 2). Today we are going...
Jun 2, 2018Best home for an older henHow old is an old hen? Well it depends on whom you ask... For the egg factory farmer, it’s 18 months just after she reaches peak...
May 1, 2018Second coopHaving an extra coop can become very handy in many situations. Here are the multiple roles a second coop can fill: The hospital coop to...
Apr 1, 2018Coop upkeepIt’s spring cleaning time! Pick a nice sunny day and thoroughly clean your coop. Scrub the roosts, remove all bedding, sweep the floor,...
Mar 1, 2018Adopt, don't shopWe bought our first chickens. We selected Ameraucanas based on their breed traits: docile, not broody, bears confinement well, and the...
Feb 1, 2018A second life for ex-commercial hensWe welcomed Luna and Maya to our micro-sanctuary on New Year’s Eve. They are two adorable 2-year-old White Leghorns coming from an egg...
Jan 1, 2018What to feed chickens? - part 2The complete feeds we discussed in part 1 make up the bulk of your chickens’ diet. However it is good to add these other foodstuffs. ...
Dec 1, 2017What to feed chickens? - part 1The variety of choices found in feed stores can be overwhelming: pellets or grains, conventional or organic, soy or not... And it becomes...