Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • GRIT Country Skills Series

    FLOCK OWNER OFFERS ADVICE

    Aug 16, 2019 4 minutes
    Article and Photos by Lindsay Hodge

    Here on Haven Homestead, we keep a number of different animals. We have meat rabbits, ducks, a goat, a cat, a dog, and of course, chickens. The one thing that surprised me about the poultry was the differences in anatomy between them and me. There is not much difference between a rabbit and a human on the inside, but chickens and other poultry … they are different!

    Before we raised chickens, I had heard of gizzards, but I never really knew what they were; and I could only guess at how eggs were made.

    This article is all about caring for your chickens and the specific needs they have

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from GRIT Country Skills Series

    GRIT Country Skills Series6 min read
    3 Chicken Ailments and Their Natural Treatments
    Poultry body language can help you recognize the first signs of sickness, and to help prevent issues from arising. Prevention is key when it comes to keeping your flock healthy and happy. As Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a
    GRIT Country Skills Series3 min readDiet & Nutrition
    Chickens Looking a Little Naked?
    All chickens experience molt — the normal, natural process of losing and regrowing feathers. In addition to allowing for flight, feathers protect and insulate birds against hot, cold, and rainy weather. They also protect their thin skin from infectio
    GRIT Country Skills Series6 min read
    Choosing Chickens
    Folks are flocking to chickens as their new “pandemic project.” What’s to love about backyard birds? And what’s not so great? Let’s take a look. First, let’s look at the good stuff. As with any pet, there are many positives to keeping chickens. Incre

    Related Books & Audiobooks