Breeding & Eggs

The first time a hen goes broody, most keepers don’t immediately understand what’s happening. The bird is sitting in the […]

The world of chicken shows is one of those aspects of poultry keeping that exists in parallel to backyard chicken

The idea of selling hatching eggs sounds appealing to many backyard breeders. You have quality birds producing fertile eggs, other

Starting a breeding program is the natural next step for many backyard chicken keepers who get serious about their hobby.

Chicken color genetics is one of those topics that seems impossibly complex at first glance and then gradually makes sense

The question of whether a chick is male or female matters more than new keepers initially realize. Roosters and hens

The first time a hen stops laying, most keepers panic a little. The bird looks fine, eats normally, behaves like

Choosing your first incubator is one of those decisions that affects everything that follows. Get the right unit, and you’re

Hatching your own chicks is one of those experiences that transforms how people think about chickens. Buying chicks from a

The egg color question is one of those topics that surprises new chicken keepers in unexpected ways. Most people start