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Chicken Enchiladas are a Favorite Recipe

April 7, 2022 · Rita Heikenfeld · Eggs & Meat, Member Perks

Chicken enchiladas top the list of family favorites. Add in sides of Mexican rice and spicy black beans and you’ve got a complete meal.

Hatching Guinea Keets under a Broody Hen

April 7, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Poultry 101

Hen-raised guineas should be a welcome addition to any farm or homestead. They are low maintenance, eat their weight in pests, and are considered flock guardians.

Hatching Duck Eggs: Can Chickens Hatch Ducks?

April 6, 2022 · Marissa Ames · Eggs & Meat, Poultry 101

My experience hatching duck eggs led me to ask: Will chickens foster eggs from another species and raise them? The answer was, absolutely!

Breed Profile: Dominique Chicken

April 5, 2022 · Tamsin Cooper · Chickens 101

The Dominique chicken is the oldest American breed and an icon of rural self-sufficiency, being very hardy and an excellent forager and mother. Her calm and friendly nature makes her an excellent choice for the homestead.

What is a Chicken Gizzard and Chicken Crop?

April 5, 2022 · Ann Accetta-Scott · Feed & Health

Some of the most popular questions for new poultry keepers are: what is a chicken gizzard, what is a chicken crop, and where are they located?

The Jersey Giant Chicken

March 31, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Chickens 101

What is considered the largest breed of chicken? With standard weights of 13 pounds for males and 10 pounds for females, the humble Jersey Giant chicken is the breed that comes to mind.

Buying a Carton of Eggs? Get the Labeling Facts First

March 31, 2022 · Pam Freeman · Eggs & Meat

As backyard chicken keepers, we normally don’t have to worry about buying a carton of eggs from the store. We have the luxury of walking out to the coop and grabbing fresh eggs to use in our kitchen.

Egg Facts: 5 Reasons To Eat Eggs

March 31, 2022 · Janet Garman · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

An interesting egg fact is there are 12 essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids contained in an egg. So what exactly are these wonders contained in an egg?

How Much Do Chickens Cost?

March 30, 2022 · mfox · Chickens 101

Everyone is looking for a bargain, and raising chickens for eggs is the second rung on the homesteading ladder. The first is growing your own veggies.