Raising Happy, Healthy, Productive Chickens

BEST HERBS FOR MOLTING CHICKENS TO GROW FEATHERS FASTER
What are the best herbs for molting chickens? If you’ve kept chickens for even a single year, you’ve seen the feather explosion that happens during
HOW TO USE NESTING BOX HERBS FOR CHICKEN MITE PREVENTION
Backyard chickens are wonderful to have, but one of the most frustrating challenges we face as flock owners is chicken mites. These tiny parasites can
WHY EGGSHELLS GET THIN
If you’ve been collecting eggs from your backyard chickens and noticed the shells are thin, fragile, or even missing altogether, you’re not alone. Thin eggshells
HOW LONG DO CHICKENS LIVE
Backyard chicken keepers often wonder: How long do chickens live? Whether you raise hens for eggs, meat, companionship, or all three, understanding their average lifespan
WILL CHICKENS STOP LAYING IF THE COOP IS DIRTY
If your hens suddenly stop laying, the first thing you might check is their feed. But one often overlooked cause of reduced egg production is
Fermented Chicken Feed with Herbs
If you’re already fermenting feed for your chickens (or thinking about it), you’re likely someone who cares about giving your flock the best natural health
HOW TO ENCOURAGE HENS TO LAY IN NESTING BOXES WITH HERBS
If you’ve ever found eggs in odd places around your coop or yard, you know how frustrating it can be when your hens refuse to
HOW TO KEEP CHICKENS LAYING IN THE HEAT WITH 5 COOLING HERBS
Raising chickens in the summer heat can be challenging, especially when it starts to affect egg production. When temperatures rise, your hens can experience heat