Chicken Care

"Something I do every year is plant marigolds around the garden fence. This creates a beautiful border that deters garden pests as well as provides my chickens with a yummy and healthy snack!" Read more about the benefits of marigolds here 🌼

"If you’re looking for egg laying tips to keep your chickens laying beautiful eggs all year, you’re in the right place." Find information about chicken nutrition and encouraging egg laying here 🥚

"Flies are a constant nuisance, especially in backyards where you have livestock. Chickens don’t attract a huge amount of flies when compared to larger livestock like cattle or pigs, but they will still attract flies. Thankfully, there are a few simple ways to keep the annoying flies at bay." Find these tips for reducing flies here 🌱☀

"Have you noticed your chickens laying around in a dusty spot, kicking dust all over themselves? Chickens love to roll around in the dirt and dust. It may sounds backwards to ‘bathe’ in dust, but chickens have good reason for rolling around in the dirt." Learn more about why chickens dust bathe as well as how to create your own dust bath here 🐓

"Maintaining a proper diet and keeping hens comfortable will allow them to produce incredible eggs and do it well. When they lack proper nutrition, they can get into trouble. Today we’re going to discuss what causes an egg bound hen, what to look for, and how to treat them. So, let’s get started!" Continue reading here 🐓🥚

"One of the most interesting aspects of owning your own chickens is the beautiful array of colors that you can get. Can you pick out which hen lays which eggs based on the color of the eggs? Do hens always lay the same color egg? Or does egg color change over time?"🥚 Read more here

"If chickens sometimes act in quirky ways, it may be because of their vision. It's easy for people to assume that animals see things the way we do, but that’s not the case. Animal vision varies greatly. Like most birds, chickens see the world differently than their human caretakers." Read more here 🐓

"Hatching your own eggs at home is a really fun way to add to your flock. We’re going to discuss the timeline of developing eggs and how you can manage them if you’re incubating them artificially." Read more here 🥚🐣

"When you first start raising chickens, there are a lot of new terms that you have to learn. One topic that can still be slightly confusing is the difference between infertile eggs and fertilized eggs. We’re going to go over the difference between the two types of eggs here." Check it out here 🥚

"If you have recently visited your local feed store and seen baby chicks and baby ducklings available, the impulse to get a few of these and a few of those is irresistible! Before you bring home your fluffy babies, here are some important differences to know about raising ducklings vs raising chicks!" Read more here 🐥🦆

"Do you have hens? Are they currently laying eggs all over the place? If you’re tired of collecting eggs from under the shed, in the rim of that old tire or in the seat of your truck when the windows are down… then it’s time that you give your hens some proper nesting boxes." Learn how to make nesting boxes here 🐓🥚

"Raising family pets has just always been part of our life here at the Wing home. We want our kids to experience a lot of different things and having pets is a great opportunity! We love our chickens and our dogs. For us, it’s impossible to integrate them because of our dogs’ drive for bird hunting. But, if you’re looking to get a breed that is gentle and a flock guardian, you will have one big happy family!" Learn about chickens and guardian dogs here 🐓🐕

"Spring is almost here! If you're like me, you're excited to add some chicks to your flock! Whether adding new breeds, or re-stocking on your old favorites, preparation is key! Go ahead and have all your set-up complete and ready before your chicks arrive. That way, you won't be scrambling last minute to go buy something they need. Instead, you'll have everything in order and you can just enjoy spending time with your new babies." 🐣🐥

"Do you keep chickens just for the pleasure of having chickens? If so, you’re not alone. Many chicken owners keep chickens for the fun of it. Fresh eggs are nice, but just owning chickens is enough reason itself. There are many ways that you can show your chickens that you enjoy them. We’ve put together a list of ways that you can show your chickens some love." Read more about ways to show your flock love here 🐓🐥😍

"Chickens have been a source of protein for hundreds of years. When the Spanish explorers arrived in the Americas, they had chickens in tow. These birds were bred to be hardy and productive. As European settlers arrived in North America, they continued to bring their chickens with them. They bred for health, longevity and productivity." Learn more about heritage breeds here🐓🐔