Frugal Chicken
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Covers articles devoted to raising chickens and self-sufficient living. If you keep hens for eggs and love roosters, stick around! Written by Maat van Uitert.
Frugal Chicken
6M ago
Among the myriad of questions we chicken lovers ask, one query stands out as particularly amusing: Do chickens fart? It’s a question that has the power to both tickle our funny bone and ignite our inquisitiveness. So, hop on the flatulence investigation bus and be sure to get a front row seat! In order to ..read more
Frugal Chicken
6M ago
We all know chickens have beaks but do chickens have tongues? Well now, maybe you haven’t even thought of that question until reading this! Now, you MUST know! First, go look inside your chickens mouth…wait, that easier said than done ?. But we have you covered. Backed by scientific facts and sprinkled with some fun ..read more
Frugal Chicken
7M ago
There are some truly captivating creatures that we can enjoy, and one of these is the Welsh Harlequin duck. Of course, I’m a sucker for waddling ducks from the start. So, keep that in mind. Many poultry and fowl have mysterious beginnings that we can only piece together. The Welsh Harlequin, however, is a different story. It’s ..read more
Frugal Chicken
7M ago
Picture this – It’s a serene evening on your rural homestead, and your prized flock of chickens is settling in for the night. You’ve taken all the precautions to protect them from predators, but you can’t help but wonder – do possums eat chickens? This question has perplexed many backyard chicken mamas (and papas), and ..read more
Frugal Chicken
7M ago
These feathered creatures play essential roles on our farms and in our backyards (and sometimes on our tables), but do you know the facts that unravel hen vs chicken? What about pullets and cockerels…where do they fit in? Maybe you’ve never thought about it, or maybe it’s kept you up all night! Either way, let’s ..read more
Frugal Chicken
7M ago
Feeling like champagne and caviar? Why not throw in some expensive Bresse Chicken to make your night on the town complete? Why not? For starters, it might be hard to find. And since the price is twice as nice, you might settle for that chicken sandwich from your local fast food favorite! ? Bresse chicken ..read more
Frugal Chicken
7M ago
With the Olive Egger chicken the color of eggs might not be too surprising (the name is a pretty obvious hint), but do you know the genetics behind the birds? This article will explain the breeding combinations, plus some fun facts. Olive Egger chickens are funky, spunky, classy, and sassy. They are also unpredictably predictable ..read more
Frugal Chicken
9M ago
From their stunning plumage to their charming behaviors, each species of bird carries its own distinct flair. There are so many types of birds out there, some are wild and some can be pets. Finches can be both. Let’s learn a bit about delightful about some of the finch varieties plus some fun facts about ..read more
Frugal Chicken
9M ago
Ever wondered about getting geese but not sure what kind to get? To be honest, I’m a bit leery of geese, but Sebastopol geese made me take a second look. This breed of geese seems to have stepped out of a fairy tale. With their unique white feathers gently curving like a fluffy could, and ..read more
Frugal Chicken
9M ago
So, you want to incubate duck eggs but don’t know how? We have the answers to get you started on this grand adventure. If you’ve ever incubated chicken eggs, you know how exciting it can be. But now you want to try ducks. Duck hatching can be quite different from chicks, but have no fear ..read more