Bantams are Mini-Chickens
Bantams are mini-chickens, miniature versions of large fowl. They are separate breeds from their larger cousins. They are just like full-size chickens, but only one-fifth to one-quarter the size. “They are easier to handle and lay beautifully,” said Doris Robinson, director…
The Deep Litter Method
To help keep my chickens warm during the winter, I practice the deep litter method in my coops. I typically clean out my chicken coop twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring. The litter from…
Chicken Nutrition
No matter what kind of animal you are talking about, nutrition is both numbingly complex and startlingly simple. On the simple side, animals need food for fuel. On the complex side, there are questions about the best balance of nutrients,…
The Inexact Science of Sexing Chickens
One of the most frequently asked questions we hear on the phones at Purely Poultry, at poultry swaps and during the question/answer part of presentations is: How do I tell if my chicks are male or female? Sexing is simple…
Books & Workshops: Resources for Increasing Knowledge
Part of the appeal of raising poultry is that there is so much to learn and stimulate us. If you are just starting out with a few chicks, you have lots to learn, but you will probably find that it…
