Egg

With all the different bird species out there, you may be surprised to know that most people have not eaten eggs from more than two bird species. Everyone has become …

Breeding pheasants and raising these beautiful game birds can be a lot of fun. It’s a great way to add different animals at home or on the farm, and breeding …

People keep chickens for many reasons: meat, eggs, feathers, ornamental purposes, or breeding. If you keep chickens for their eggs and you’ve had your chickens for a while, but might …

Guinea fowl, also called guineas, are game birds that are becoming popular among backyard poultry owners. They are indigenous to Africa and one of the oldest gallinaceous birds. Guineas are largely …

When you are first considering chickens you might wonder what kind of output to expect from your hens when they are full grown. Knowing this number can help you decide …

We are almost sure you would never believe that chickens can eat eggs. It makes sense to not believe it. Chickens lay eggs, and sometimes these eggs grow to become …

There are many reasons why a hen’s laying productivity will slow down or even stop. They have to do with her life cycle, overall health, community, and environment. Fortunately, for every reason, there is either a simple fix or things you can try to help get things back to normal.

“Egg bound’ is a rare but dangerous condition where a hen has difficulty laying eggs and they become trapped. There are many things you can do to prevent and treat egg bound hens.

Chickens laying eggs with soft shells (or no shells at all) isn’t uncommon, but it can be a sign of poor health. There are many things you can do to keep your chickens healthy and laying hard shell eggs.

Raising chicks from eggs yourself is challenging but rewarding. Follow some essential steps to prepare for your chicks, and care for them after hatching, whether you use a brooder hen or hand raise them.