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An Austra White Rooster in a backyard
Chickens for Backyards

How Keeping Backyard Chickens Can Be Beneficial for Your Mental Health

It’s so easy to become overwhelmed with the stresses and annoyances that come with the work and responsibility of adult life. That’s why it’s important to find something that offers you a respite from all of this. One such option is keeping backyard chickens. These delightful creatures offer far more than just fresh eggs. They… Read more »

flock of backyard chickens
Chickens for Backyards

Often Overlooked Benefits of Raising Backyard Chickens

The most popular reason people choose to raise backyard chickens is obvious – daily fresh eggs. But these quirky, feathered creatures offer us so much more than just breakfast. Here are some of the often-overlooked benefits of raising backyard chickens: A Healthier, Happier Garden Have you been dealing with nasty bugs getting into your garden?… Read more »

chicken walking through the snow in winter
Chickens for Backyards

How to Care for Your Chickens in Colder Weather

As the warmth of summer gradually transitions to the crisp breeze of autumn and eventually the chill of winter, budding poultry enthusiasts might be wondering how to ensure your backyard flock stays cozy, safe, healthy, and comfortable. The good news is it’s totally doable if you’re equipped with the right knowledge. Here are some tips… Read more »

Cheerful male farmer holding brown chicken
Chickens for Backyards

Therapy Chickens: How Raising Chickens Can Improve Mental Health

We are facing a mental health crisis in America that has only been compounded by the COVID-19 Pandemic. With more people suffering from depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses, the use of therapy animals has risen drastically. Many people turn to dogs or cats for animal assisted therapy, but did you know chickens can also… Read more »