Urban Chickens

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

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

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...

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.

Raising city chickens is so much fun, and a great way to ensure you get fresh, healthy eggs every day! Keeping backyard chickens is a little different than most pets. There are certain requirements to keep your new chicken friends happy and healthy. In this post we'll cover everything you'll need to get started with

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

When designing a chicken-friendly garden around your chicken coop, it's important to choose plants that are safe and beneficial for chickens. Chickens can be quite destructive to plants because they scratch, peck, and sometimes eat them. However, some plants can provide chickens with shade, entertainment, and a nutritious supplement to their diet. Visit our blog for safe plants around your chicken coop.

How to use the deep litter method inside the chicken coop? Learn all about low waste management to keep your chicken coop clean.

There are life lessons to be taken from animal husbandry. Here are ways raising chickens can teach you & your children skills for life!

It isn't always fresh eggs and roses so I am going to share why we no longer keep backyard chickens.