Seed starting is a fun early spring project, but it can also be frustrating when things don’t go as planned. I made plenty of mistakes in my first few seasons, and most of them were easy to avoid. Why This Topic Matters New gardeners often struggle with seedlings that stretch, … Read more
Choosing your first chicken breeds is one of the most fun parts of starting a backyard flock. Some breeds are calmer, hardier, and easier to manage than others, especially for beginners. Why This Topic Matters Starting with gentle, friendly, reliable layers makes chicken keeping much easier. These breeds handle mistakes … Read more
Space can make or break the mood of your flock. When chickens feel crowded, pecking and stress go up fast. Thankfully, the basic space rules are simple. Why This Topic Matters Good spacing keeps the flock calm, healthier, and easier to manage. It also helps keep your coop cleaner and … Read more
Space can make or break the mood of your flock. When chickens feel crowded, pecking and stress go up fast. Thankfully, the basic space rules are simple. Why This Topic Matters Good spacing keeps the flock calm, healthier, and easier to manage. It also helps keep your coop cleaner and … Read more
Hot weather can be tough on chickens. They can’t sweat, so they rely on shade, airflow, and cool water to stay comfortable. A few simple adjustments keep your flock safe during heat waves. Why This Topic Matters Heat stress can reduce egg production and even become dangerous in extreme temperatures. … Read more
Chicken roosts don’t need to be fancy. As long as the hens can perch comfortably, they’ll be happy. You can build a good roost with a few scraps of lumber and basic tools. Why This Topic Matters A good roost keeps chickens calm at night, helps prevent pecking, and keeps … Read more