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Articles about raising backyard chickens including coops, care, and tips for managing a flock.

Nico and the Chickens

Nico and the Chickens

Chickens· The Barnyard

We stood there staring at it. Tufts of gray fur and tiny rodent hands sticking up out of the scattered…
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The Chickens of ImaginAcres

The Chickens of ImaginAcres

Chickens· The Barnyard

Yesterday I spent an hour hanging out with my chickens in the backyard. I watched them frolic through the tall…
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And then… there were five.

And then… there were five.

Chickens· The Barnyard

If you’re jumping into this tale late, you can catch up here: Part 1 and Part 2 Many of you…
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When Rats Attack Your Chickens

When Rats Attack Your Chickens

Chickens· The Barnyard

Most people consider rats to be more of a pest than a predator in the chicken coop. We have unfortunately…
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Introducing Chicks to a Broody Hen

Introducing Chicks to a Broody Hen

Chickens· The Barnyard

If you’ve ever tried introducing chicks to a broody hen, you know it can be difficult. If you’ve never done…
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These chickens, they’ll be the death of me.

These chickens, they’ll be the death of me.

Chickens· The Barnyard

Well, I had a rather terrifying episode last night. Every time we let the chickens out to free range we…
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10 Things About Raising Chickens You Won’t Read in Books

10 Things About Raising Chickens You Won’t Read in Books

Chickens· The Barnyard

Keeping backyard chickens is a continuous learning process. If you are like us, you have probably researched many websites, and…
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Incubator versus Broody Hen: Chick Hatching Pros and Cons

Incubator versus Broody Hen: Chick Hatching Pros and Cons

Chickens· The Barnyard

When it comes to hatching chicks, which is best, broody hen or incubator? We weigh in on both options with…
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Chicken Breed Characteristics and How ours are Freaks of Nature

Chicken Breed Characteristics and How ours are Freaks of Nature

Chickens· The Barnyard

Much like dogs, different chicken breeds have very different personalities and specific characteristics. For most of the chickens on the…
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