The Beginning: My Quest into a Life with Chickens

by | Jan 27, 2012 | Chickens

For someone who didn’t grow up on a farm or has had very little experience even visiting a farm, the practicality of owning chickens can seem like a very daunting task.  Owning chickens to some may seem as practical as owning an elephant as municipal laws regulate...

An Introduction to Peafowl

by | Jan 17, 2012 | Peafowl

Peafowl (Peacocks and Peahens) are beautiful poultry, and many people raise them for their beauty. They are native to southeast Asia, including India.  Peafowl have been bred for sale from the time of the Roman Empire.  Although not many in this country would consider...

What Traits Should I Seek in a Broody Hen?

by | Dec 6, 2011 | Chickens

When selecting a broody hen, you want a hen that will be a good setter and a good mother.  Our Facebook fans helped us come up with these lists of desirable traits and behaviors. A hen with good brooding, or setting traits … is protective of her nest and eggs,...