Urban Chickens

My husband and I often wax poetically about someday living in the country. Nothing fancy or elaborate. Just a couple of acres where the kids can climb trees, scrape knees, dig holes, and get dirt under their fingernails. Our dream is to someday build a house in the country. We may never actually do it, but it’s a fun dream. Our tastes have changed over the years, but the constants of this fake dream house always include an open airy kitchen, a deep wrap around porch, and a garden. I have t

Living in an area with irritable neighbors or regulations, you need chickens that are on the quieter side. These are known to be less noisy.

Urban homesteaders, discover quiet chicken breeds perfect for city living. Enjoy peaceful coexistence in your urban homestead without disturbing neighbors.

Chickens are the most common livestock raised by preppers, regardless of where they live. Here's how to raise them in the city.

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The Buff Orpington is a very popular chicken breed, known for it's prolific egg laying and delicious meat. This guide to the breed includes facts and answers to questions about raisning this breed of chicken.

Live In The City And Still Want Chickens? No Problem. You'll Need A Stylish Coop First And We Found 10 Amazing Urban Chicken Coop Designs, Complete With Plans.

If you want to raise chickens for eggs, the first question everyone asks is "how many chickens should I get?" Here's what you need to know.

Chickens are very sensitive to high temperatures, much more so than cooler temperatures. While winter chicken keeping does pose its challenges, summer chicken keeping also presents a whole new set of issues. Chickens have a normal body temperature around 105-107 degrees F, so keeping them cool in hot weather is extremely important. These 8 ways...

Find out how to build or buy a safe and functional chicken coop for your new hens! Be sure to consider size, elevation, flooring, bedding, ventilation, nesting boxes, roosts, and how to protect your chickens from predators. Plus, check out our inspiring chicken coop ideas!