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Backyard Chickens & Roosters

Backyard chickens and roosters can be a great addition to your homestead. Backyard chickens, sometimes called urban chickens, are fowl breeds that you can raise in a typical backyard.

Raising chickens and roosters may not seem particularly glamorous in an aesthetic sense, but if you get creative, you can find ways to make your backyard really beautiful. Have a look at some chicken fence ideas to get a taste of what you can do with simple DIY projects. Your chickens and roosters might not take much notice, but you’ll have another reason to enjoy dealing with the admin of raising them. You can even use remaining chicken wire to create arts and crafts for inside your home.

Chickens are an excellent food source. They produce eggs. Later, as the chickens mature and their egg production declines, they produce meat.

Raising Backyard Chickens and Roosters

Chickens are trending as people become more concerned where their food comes. Raising chickens in their own backyard give people more control of the quality of eggs produced. Perhaps they choose to free range the chickens or feed them with organic feeds only. This significantly increases the health factor of the eggs and also the meat from the chicken. There are also people who sell eggs and who are keeping chickens as part of a survival or prepping plan.

And what about raising a rooster? Are you considering one? We explore all there is to know about roosters so you can make the right decision.

Can chickens eat bananas

Can Chickens Eat Bananas and Banana Peels ~ A Bunch of Helpful Tips

November 4, 2024May 19, 2023 by Dawn Head
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Can chickens eat bananas? Yes, they can. Chickens can also eat banana peels. In moderation, bananas are safe for your flock. Before feeding chickens bananas for the first time, there are a few different things … Read more

Categories Backyard Chickens & Roosters
funny duck names

Funny Duck Names ~ 300+ Names That Will Quack You Up

April 8, 2024May 18, 2023 by Dawn Head
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Quack up with a good laugh. This gaggle of funny duck names was plucked from our wildest imaginations. Nothing brightens a day quite like a duck waddling around with a hilariously punny name. We’re all … Read more

Categories Backyard Chickens & Roosters
Icelandic chickens

Icelandic Chickens ~ Cold Hardy, Resilient, Friendly

December 7, 2023April 30, 2023 by Dawn Head
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Icelandic chickens, also known as landrace fowl, are one of the most genetically robust chickens in the world. As the name suggests, Icelandic birds were developed in the Nordic islands. Because they were isolated and … Read more

Categories Backyard Chickens & Roosters
Shamo chicken

Shamo Chicken Traits, Uniqueness, and Aggression

October 11, 2024April 27, 2023 by Dawn Head
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Originally bred as a fighting chicken, the Shamo chicken is an Asiatic game fowl from Japan. It isn’t a native of Japan; it was only developed there. Its ancestors were mostly found in Thailand, known … Read more

Categories Backyard Chickens & Roosters
chicken names

555+ Chicken Names for Your Fun Feathered Flock

April 5, 2025April 18, 2023 by Dawn Head
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Use this ultimate list of chicken names to find the perfect ones for your lovable flock. There are names that are cute, funny, and unique. Some are based on the chicken’s size, whether they are … Read more

Categories Backyard Chickens & Roosters
California tan chicken

California Tan Chicken ~ Everything You Need to Know

July 21, 2024November 2, 2022 by Dawn Head
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The California Tan chicken is very closely associated with the California White chicken. In fact, it’s not uncommon for novice farmers to confuse the two. However, they are not the same breed of chicken. The … Read more

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how long do roosters live

How Long Do Roosters Live and 4 Factors that Affect Rooster Lifespan

July 21, 2024October 10, 2022 by Dawn Head
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How long do roosters live? What factors affect a rooster’s lifespan, and does breed have anything to do with a rooster’s longevity? What is a rooster’s lifespan in captivity vs in the wild? These are … Read more

Categories Backyard Chickens & Roosters
Olive Egger chickens

Olive Egger Chickens ~ Eggs, Appearance, Temperament, Sexing and More

July 21, 2024October 3, 2022 by Dawn Head
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Here’s what to know about raising an Olive Egger chicken. Hens begin laying when they are around 5 months old, and each hen can lay 175 eggs in a year. Olive Egger chickens are a … Read more

Categories Backyard Chickens & Roosters
Prairie bluebell egger

Prairie Bluebell Egger ~ Productive Blue Egg Layers

July 21, 2024September 29, 2022 by Dawn Head
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The Prairie Bluebell Egger is a generally active bird capable of incredible egg production. A single hen can lay up to 280 eggs annually. One of the main standout features of this chicken breed is … Read more

Categories Backyard Chickens & Roosters
gold star chickens

Gold Star Chickens ~ Everything You Need to Know

December 29, 2024August 16, 2022 by Dawn Head
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Gold Star chickens go by several names. They are typically referred to as the Golden Sex Link, Red Sex Link, or the Gold Star, among many other similar names. This type of chicken is a … Read more

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