Pet chickens

Many chicken keepers these days have friendly, tame flocks of birds they consider to be their pets. Who knew chickens could be such docile creatures? But, have they always been that way? Were they friendly from the day they hatched? Nope! It all depends on how the owner raises them. Taming chickens isn't very hard, but it does require persistence and patience. So how do you get your flock to be affectionate, lap loving sweeties? The answers lie inside!

Here are some of the best chicken breeds if you're looking for chickens that are friendly, gentle, and good egg layers. These breeds are great with kids, for beginners, or anybody who just wants to have a nice flock.

Learning to care for chickens can be difficult and we often make mistakes. Unfortunately some of those mistakes can be deadly. Here are the 9 worst mistakes a chicken keeper can make. #chickens #homesteading #backyardchickens #chickenkeeping

Learn how to keep your chicken coop cool, save money on feed, and make sure your chickens lay more eggs with this great list of hacks and tips for your backyard chicken coops! #BackyardChickens #Chickens #ChickenCoop #RaisingChickens #Hacks #Lifehacks #Homestead #Homesteading #Eggs #LayingHens #Roosters

I saved $450 on my feed bill by changing the way I feed my chickens and how I shop for feed. By adding fodder and fermented feed to my chickens diet I cut out a lot of their commercial layer feed and saved a lot of money.

There are a few things you can add to your chickens' dust bath that make absolute sense, but don't add these 3 other things to it! #chickens #homesteading

Kids are as curious as they can be. They love being around pets! Pets are not limited to those inside ... Read more

Discover why and when chickens need help with extra protein - and create a natural, inexpensive treat to boost their health.