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Backyard Chicken Breeds & Coop Ideas for Urban Farming

Backyard chickens and roosters can be a great addition to your homestead. Backyard chickens, sometimes called urban chickens, are fowl breeds that you can raise in a typical backyard.

Raising chickens and roosters may not seem particularly glamorous in an aesthetic sense, but if you get creative, you can find ways to make your backyard really beautiful. Have a look at some chicken fence ideas to get a taste of what you can do with simple DIY projects. Your chickens and roosters might not take much notice, but you’ll have another reason to enjoy dealing with the admin of raising them. You can even use remaining chicken wire to create arts and crafts for inside your home.

Chickens are an excellent food source. They produce eggs. Later, as the chickens mature and their egg production declines, they produce meat.
Raising Backyard Chickens and Roosters
Chickens are trending as people become more concerned where their food comes. Raising chickens in their own backyard give people more control of the quality of eggs produced. Perhaps they choose to free range the chickens or feed them with organic feeds only. This significantly increases the health factor of the eggs and also the meat from the chicken. There are also people who sell eggs and who are keeping chickens as part of a survival or prepping plan.

And what about raising a rooster? Are you considering one? We explore all there is to know about roosters so you can make the right decision.

Black Silkie Chicken

Black Silkie Chicken Breed ~ All You Need to Know

January 25, 2024June 17, 2022 by Dawn Head
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Few chicken breeds are as highly valued as the Black Silkie chicken. Lovingly referred to as Black Silkies, this breed of chicken has a gentle disposition, great maternal instincts, and unique plumage. If you want … Read more

Categories Backyard Chicken Breeds & Coop Ideas for Urban Farming
What Time of Day Do Chickens Lay Eggs

What Time of Day Do Chickens Lay Eggs

August 14, 2024June 1, 2022 by Dawn Head
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Collecting eggs from backyard chicken coops daily is easy when you know when your hens lay their eggs, but figuring this out can be tricky. Learn what time of day do chickens lay eggs.  Raising … Read more

Categories Backyard Chicken Breeds & Coop Ideas for Urban Farming
How Long Can Chickens Go Without Food

How Long Can Chickens Go Without Food

October 11, 2024May 29, 2022 by Dawn Head
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As a responsible backyard chicken caretaker, you do not want your flock to get hungry. You must know how long can chickens go without food, especially if you are leaving for the weekend. Lack of … Read more

Categories Backyard Chicken Breeds & Coop Ideas for Urban Farming
Kikiriki chickens

Kikiriki Chickens ~ Origin, Behavior, and Breed Information

October 11, 2024May 28, 2022 by Dawn Head
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Kikiriki chickens, also called Malay Serama or Serama chickens, are used mostly for ornamental purposes rather than for their egg or meat production. Their behavior is generally gentle and friendly, making them ideal pets. Hens … Read more

Categories Backyard Chicken Breeds & Coop Ideas for Urban Farming
can chickens swim

Can Chickens Swim ~ Here’s What You Need To Know

August 14, 2024May 27, 2022 by Dawn Head
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Whether you want to raise chickens or are just curious, we answer: Can chickens swim. Yes, though their bodies aren’t designed to swim, chickens can swim. Even without waterproof feathers, chickens can swim in shallow … Read more

Categories Backyard Chicken Breeds & Coop Ideas for Urban Farming
Maui chickens

Maui Chickens and Why There are So Many Chickens in Maui

October 10, 2024May 27, 2022 by Dawn Head
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Tourists in Maui spend much of their time and money searching for sea whales and turtles. However, one local species requires only a tiny bit of effort to spot. Which one, may you ask? The … Read more

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silkie chicken

Silkie Chicken ~ These Fluffy Chickens are a Joy to Raise

October 11, 2024May 18, 2022 by Dawn Head
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Here’s what to know about adding a Silkie chicken to your flock. These friendly, small chickens are ideal for beginners and backyards. Silkies have luxurious plumage, which feels like silk or satin. Their notable characteristics … Read more

Categories Backyard Chicken Breeds & Coop Ideas for Urban Farming
Swedish flower hen

Swedish Flower Hen ~ A Swoon-Worthy Breed

July 8, 2024January 15, 2022 by Dawn Head
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The Swedish Flower Hen is a dual-purpose chicken. It is less common than other chicken breeds but in demand if you can find the chicks for sale. They are also called Blommehons. Their uniqueness comes … Read more

Categories Backyard Chicken Breeds & Coop Ideas for Urban Farming
plymouth rock chicken

Plymouth Rock Chicken ~ Barred Rocks and Varieties Easy to Raise

July 17, 2024December 17, 2021 by April Freeman
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A chicken with a striking black and white striped appearance, the Plymouth Rock chicken is one of the most historically popular chickens in the United States. These lovely chickens are friendly, easy to keep, and … Read more

Categories Backyard Chicken Breeds & Coop Ideas for Urban Farming
ISA Brown

Isa Brown Chickens ~ What to Know about these Mighty Producers

March 2, 2025December 9, 2021 by April Freeman
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A modern crossbreed of chickens, the ISA Brown is low maintenance and personable. It lays plenty of large dark brown eggs. These chickens, also called the Red Star, are adaptable, easy to raise, and relatively … Read more

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