The editorial team consists of 3rd generation chicken owners Kat, journalist, editor-in-chief, and Nick, working with illustrators and specialists in the field.
Jersey Giants are one of the largest purebred chicken breeds in the world, which can make you think they’re not suitable as backyard chickens when having small children. Nothing could be less true! Jersey Giants are, besides their largeness, sweet, docile, calm, great egg layers, and an excellent addition to any backyard flock. We’ll give […]
An automatic chicken coop door is a dream for every chicken keeper. It opens in the morning and closes when the night falls. ChickenGuard is one of the most well-known brands of automatic chicken coop doors. They claim their doors are easy to set up, but many still struggle with the installation. We guide you […]
If the name Prairie Bluebell Egger is relatively new to you, don’t worry. They’re a fairly new breed and not that widespread yet. Because of their lovely, high-quality, blue-colored eggs, the breed is becoming increasingly popular. Let’s find out everything there is to know about this blue egg layer. Characteristics A Prairie Bluebell Egger is […]
The Australorp is a large Australian chicken breed with excellent egg-laying skills. They’re docile and friendly, which makes them great pet chickens! Let’s find out everything there is to know about this gigantic breed. We’ll start with some key characteristics: Australorp Australorp hens lay 300 light brown eggs per year Beginner-friendly chicken breed Large and […]
The Hedemora is a rare Swedish chicken breed and a great addition to any backyard flock. They’re docile and good egg layers, laying up to 150 eggs yearly. The breed is also believed to be the world’s hardiest breed. Let’s find out more about this Swedish beauty. We’ll start by addressing the main takeaways: Eggs […]
Naming the chickens in your flock is fun, but finding the perfect name for the birds can be challenging. You can use the chicken name generator to spike your inspiration. Hen Rooster Giant Medium Bantam Traditional Funny Movie Celebs Mythical Find chicken names! Results How to find a good chicken name? Finding a good name […]
The Isbar chicken, also known as the Silverudd Blå, Swedish Isbar, Svensk Gronaggsvarpare, is a rare Swedish breed created by the known chicken breeder Martin Silverudd. They lay beautiful green eggs, often speckled, ranging in color from dark olive to light moss green. Let’s find out everything there is to know about this unknown breed. […]
Chicken saddles protect a hen’s back from enthusiastic roosters during mating. Without a saddle, many hens suffer severe feather damage and walk around with bald spots. This page lists several printable chicken saddle patterns you can download for free and use to make your own chicken saddle. If you need more info on the usage […]
A chicken saddle is a protective guard for hens to cover their back during mating. Roosters aren’t gentle lovers. They grab the hen’s feathers with full force. Often, this results in the hen having a complete bald spot on her back. We’ll take a look at chicken saddles, why people use them, when to use […]
A chicken saddle is a fabric shield that protects a hen’s back from a rooster’s claws during mating. The saddle is attached to the hen with elastics and safeguards the hen’s feathers. Remark: This is a pattern for regular-sized fowl, ranging from medium to larger birds. We have several other chicken saddle patterns, including a […]
