About The mottled Houdan are a crested variety of poultry. They are similar looking to polish, except they always have five toes. The Houdan is muffed and bearded and has an unusual shaped comb. While they handle heat well, they aren't particularly cold-hardy. Crested breeds always need extra care during the winter months. The Houdan was formerly a dual-purpose fowl, kept for both eggs and...
This chicken noodle soup is great on a cold day, or perfect to pack for a lunch. I always make alot so I can portion it into tupperware containers to freeze. It's so unbelieveably easy to make as well! What you'll need 1-2 boneless skinless chicken breasts Chicken stock (full container) 1 red onion 4 medium/large carrots Celery (optional) Pepper Garlic Powder Sage Egg Noddles...
How do we keep our chickens looking nice? - Clean bedding. Keeping your chicken coop clean is essential for their health. If there is more poop than there is bedding, that's a recipie for your birds to catch upper respitory among other things. Clean bedding is important. We use a mix of straw and shavings - Let them free range. Not only will letting your...
About Seramas are one of the worlds’ smallest recognized breeds. A full-grown rooster is about the size of a pigeon. Seramas have a very tame and gentle disposition, making them great pets since they are easily handled. They are a bantam breed of chicken originating in Malaysia within the last 50 years. The Serama are characterized by their upright posture, full breast, vertical tail feathers...
Easy and delicious dinner. This is a favorite in our household! Saucy, crispy, juicy chicken with a small kick then served over white basmati rice. Makes for 2 large servings or 3-4 smaller servings. What you’ll need 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts 1.5 cups of white basmati rice 1 jar of general tao sauce, you can choose which brand you like. (We prefer VH)...
Free ranging is when the chickens walk freely within an area. They are not confined in one container. These chickens are not caged, have access to roam in well-fenced areas outside. They return to their secured coop before nightfall for safety. Chickens are happiest when they have a safe area to roam, scratch and dustbathe during the day. This area should be predator proof, you...
About The Appenzeller Spitzhauben (not an APA recognized breed). Commonly known simply as Spitzhaubens, this breed lays a white shelled egg and has white skin. This breed has just recently begun to have a more serious interest in their breeding and preservation. Spitzhauben's produce 150-180 of medium-to-large-sized white eggs each year. A single hen can produce anywhere from 3-5 eggs in one week. Appenzeller Spitzhauben hens...
Delicious and easy breakfast, ready in as little as ten minutes! Follow these quick and easy steps, and you'll be enjoying in no time! What you'll need 2 large eggs 2 pieces of bread of your choice (I prefer sourdough) 1 tbsp of 2% milk 1 tsp of cinnamon (more a less depending on how much you like cinnamon) 1 tbsp of salted butter Maple...
Ready in less than ten minutes, this fruit salad is packed with vitamin c and will satisfy your sweet tooth craving in a healthier way. You can add a variety of fruits and juice to make fruit salad, but I used what I had on hand at the time and it turned out great. I started by adding a can of peaches into a large...
A lot of people ask this question. What's the difference between farm fresh eggs versus going to the grocery store? The yolks will have different colours based on what the chickens were being fed in their diet. When you crack open a fresh egg and then crack open a store egg side by side, you'll see a big difference in what the chickens nutritional experience...
