Storey’s Illustrated Guide to Poultry BreedsBy Carol Ekarius Choosing the right poultry breed is one of the most important decisions any chicken keeper can make — and Storey’s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds is the definitive resource to help you do just that. Written by poultry expert Carol Ekarius, this comprehensive, full-color reference guide profiles […]
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Minimums – Not Sexed = 5
Total of 5 birds to ship
Seasonal/Shipped Early Feb thru Mid August.
Limit of 10
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Name the place where your chickens live. Is it a chicken coop? A hen house? Or do you have a more creative name for the place where your chickens live? Stationary Buildings A stationary building where chickens live is usually either a chicken coop or a hen house. The word coop comes from the Old […]
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Testosterone is generally considered to be a male hormone. But hens also produce testosterone. In fact, without testosterone hens wouldn’t lay eggs. Here’s a short version of how testosterone works in chickens. Testosterone in Roosters The best known androgen steroid, testosterone is responsible for why a rooster crows but a hen doesn’t. Testosterone is also […]
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Whether or not to heat your chicken coop in winter depends on your climate, your facilities, and your type of chickens. Here are some factors to consider when trying to decide whether to heat or not to heat the chicken coop. Avoid Frostbite Although relative humidity tends to be low in winter months, the air […]
Continue ReadingNow in our 15th season of helping our customers raise their own flocks for eggs! Our owner Missi has has chickens for over 35 years and will gladly help you if you are considering backyard poultry as a hobby! Address 2245 Boston Providence HwyWalpole, MA 02081Contact Tel: 508-734-5887Website: https://www.facebook.com/chickadeeseed/
Molting is the periodic shedding and renewal of a chicken’s feathers. Mature chickens usually molt once a year, at the approach of colder weather and shorter days. During winter, old tattered feathers don’t provide the same good insulation as a fresh coat of plumage. So what are the signs that tell you your chickens are […]
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Few chicken breeds are truly outstanding for a cold climate. Specifically, three features make these breeds exceptionally cold hardy. They are: Small wattles Small cushion, pea, or rose comb Tight or dense feathering A lot of chicken breeds do well in cold weather. But they lack some of the features that protect them from extreme […]
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Are chickens really birds? Yes, chickens are birds. They share many features in common with other birds, including feathers, wings, and beaks. But in some ways they also differ from most other birds. Here are five features that differentiate chickens from most other bird species. Breeds and Varieties One of the things that make people […]
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