Hi, Peafowl owners!
I'm still debating if I want to own peafowl (starting off with chickens), but for now I'm just in search of their beautiful feathers. Making jewelry and crafting with feathers is a hobby of mine and I find it much more enjoyable when I know where the feathers come from. Are...
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your chicken. I live in an area with hawks as well. I'm planning to cover the entire run with a shade cloth so my hens aren't visible from the sky. So scary!
Hi there!
Thank you! I'm very excited to watch them grow and see the rainbow of eggs they lay. My first project in our new house will be building them a huge beautiful coop and run! I plan to convert a large empty shed.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I am very new to chickens. I grew up visiting my uncle's small homestead farm, but I am a first time chicken owner myself. We just purchased a home on a few acres in agriculture zoning and I am so excited to start raising chickens...
I've been doing a lot of research about selling eggs for food in California from my backyard flock of about 20 hens.
The one question I can't seem to find the answer to is if I am required to grade and size eggs. Does anyone know the answer to this? I know I need an egg handlers permit and if I...