Urban Chickens

Living in an area with irritable neighbors or regulations, you need chickens that are on the quieter side. These are known to be less noisy.

My husband and I often wax poetically about someday living in the country. Nothing fancy or elaborate. Just a couple of acres where the kids can climb trees, scrape knees, dig holes, and get dirt under their fingernails. Our dream is to someday build a house in the country. We may never actually do it, but it’s a fun dream. Our tastes have changed over the years, but the constants of this fake dream house always include an open airy kitchen, a deep wrap around porch, and a garden. I have t

The scariest thing about raising chickens is the threat of predators. Find out how to make an ultra safe chicken coop to keep your babies safe!

Secret backyard chickens have been a hot topic the last few years. Are you interested in keeping secret backyard chickens, but not sure where to start?

If you are new to raising chickens you may start out by asking yourself the very simple question of how many chickens should I get or how m...

How to keep chickens in a small backyard. How to control flies in the chicken coop and chicken fencing ideas.

Preparing your flock for the winter is an important part of caring for chickens, ducks, and other backyard poultry. Learn about winterizing your chicken coop and the various steps you should take to ensure your flock is protected.

Quiet chicken breeds suggestions for suburban homesteaders, and preppers: Buff Orpingtons, Australorps, Wyandottes, Ameraucana and more. #thehomesteadinghippy #chickens #homesteading #farmlife #offgridskills

The Chicken Orb is the essential accessory for urban farmers, sustainable gardeners and permaculture enthusiast. It gives the chickens the freedom to forage outside of the chickenyard and in the garden while giving the gardeners the more control over the when, where and how the foraging is done. You pops a chicken in the Orb, secure the orb gate, escorts chicken to suitable foraging area, and away they go. The chicken moves the orb in its desired direction, foraging bugs and foliage. When…

Growing chicken feed cuts feed costs, and it's as easy as growing a chicken garden full of foods that will nourish your flock for less.