Why Should You Count Your Chickens Every Night?
A nightly head count at roost time catches missing, sick or injured chickens early. Here is why Donna does it every night and how, in under a minute.

A nightly head count at roost time catches missing, sick or injured chickens early. Here is why Donna does it every night and how, in under a minute.

Chickens often stop laying in fall for normal reasons: shorter days, molting, stress and age. Donna explains what's normal, adding light and when to worry.

Are Golden Comets good egg layers? Yes: 300+ eggs a year. Donna shares the facts, the trade-offs and what living with Ruby and Hazel is really like.

Starting your first backyard chicken flock? Discover the biggest beginner chicken-keeping mistakes and learn how simple planning can help you build a safer, healthier, and more manageable flock.