Raise Chickens

If you have some over-ripe bananas lying around, you’re probably wondering “Can chickens eat bananas?” You’re not alone! I get asked this question all the time. The short answer is YES, but they are pretty high in sugar… so, how much is too much? What about the peel? Is that edible? To get to the […]

Hatching chicken eggs is such a fun and rewarding experience. However, it can also be stressful! There’s nothing more heartbreaking than waiting a full 21 days only to experience a failed hatch. Believe me, I’ve been there! I’ve hatched hundreds of chicks over the years and in this article, I’m going to share all of

Are you wondering what should go inside a chicken coop? Or, more importantly, what shouldn’t go inside a chicken coop!?  There’s a lot of bad information floating around on the internet, so it’s hard to know who to trust. I’ve been raising chickens since 2014 and LOVE digging into research, so you can trust that

So, you want to raise the best chickens for meat and eggs, but what is the right dual-purpose breed for your homestead? Not all chickens are good at both, so you need to be sure to pick the right one. Some chickens are skinny, egg-laying machines, while others are large, but poor egg layers. True

Have you ever wondered “can chickens eat grapes?” They aren’t safe for dogs, but what about your flock? Chickens like most fruits and vegetables, but grapes may seem questionable at first glance.  Are they safe? I’ve done the research for you and below we’ll tackle all aspects of this topic: Are grapes safe for chickens?

It can be overwhelming to figure out how to care for chickens when you’re first starting out. With my 6 easy steps, you’ll be well on your way to having a flourishing flock and doing it with confidence!  In this article, we’ll discuss everything from what breed to consider and how to build (or find)

If you have blackberries growing on your homestead, you may be wondering “can chickens eat blackberries?” We have a lot of wild blackberries growing on our Minnesota acreage, so I had the same burning question! I’ve done the research for you and below we’ll tackle all aspects of this topic: Are blackberries safe for chickens?

Are you building or updating a coop, but you’re not sure what chicken nesting box size to use? You’re in the right place! I’ve been raising chickens for years and have experimented with many different sizes and styles of nesting boxes along the way. The type and size that you need depends on your flock