So you’ve decided to make the leap into the down-home poultry raising way of life.  You’ve done your research into what kind of bird would be most suitable to your climate, your family, and your particular situation, and have reserved your new pets for delivery. How exciting! And kudos to you for doing your prep-work. Now that you’ve got your breed research covered, how is exactly that you plan to care for them? Well, as you’ve no doubt deduced based on the mere fact that there’s an article ... continue reading...

Thursday afternoon you decided you’re really cut out to raise chickens. What a charming adventure it will be, shuffling around your backyard with your pail of chicken feed and your red wellies, with your new pets clucking around your ankles! Clearly it’s been decided - think of the lifestyle! Think of the omelettes! While I’m just as enthusiastic, let me reign you in for a minute and make sure you approach the adventure well armed with what you need to know to get started on your adventure. ... continue reading...