How to Tell If an Egg Is Bad: 4 Tests That Take Two Minutes
To tell if an egg is bad, lower it into a bowl of cold water. A fresh egg sinks and lies flat. An older egg stands upright on the bottom and is usually still fine to…
DIY Chicken Feed for Beginners: Safe Mixes, Ingredients & Mistakes to Avoid
There is a particular sound a feed scoop makes when it hits the bottom of a metal bin. If you keep chickens long enough, you start to notice it. The bag that felt full a week…
How to Build a Chicken Coop (Weekend Build Guide)
Building a chicken coop is straightforward carpentry. Four walls, a floor, a roof, a door. Most beginners with a weekend and a circular saw can finish a small coop in two to three days. What trips…
Chicken Feeder and Waterer Guide for Beginners: Types, Sizes & Setup
A complete beginner-friendly guide to choosing a chicken feeder and waterer for your backyard flock, including types, sizing, automatic systems, and setup tips.
Best Egg Laying Chickens: 12 Breeds Ranked for Beginners (With Chart)
The 12 best egg laying chickens ranked by real annual egg counts, with a full comparison chart, colored egg picks, and where to buy your first laying hens.
Best Chicken Breeds for Beginners (2026 Guide)
New to keeping chickens? Learn which are the best chicken breeds for beginners, including top egg layers and calm, easy-to-handle hens.
What Is the Ideal Size of Hen Nesting Box?
Opening your chicken coop and finding clean, smooth eggs tucked neatly into the nesting box is one of the best little rewards of keeping chickens. But when your hens start laying eggs on the floor, crowding…
