Can Pheasants and Chickens Mate?

chickens pheasants inbreeding featured image

If you’ve spent any amount of time looking into chickens, you probably already know there are a huge variety of domestic breeds out there. Over 400, in fact! But when you see all the different sizes, colors, body types, and behaviors it really makes for a remarkable variety among these common birds. But what you … Read more

Question: Can Pekin Ducks Fly?

Pekin duck in pond

The one question I hear over and over again from prospective duck keepers is how they can keep their birds from flying away. It makes sense, of course: we watch ducks fly all over the place out in nature. But it’s different for domestic ducks, as most of them cannot fly. Most, but not all! … Read more

Brahma Chickens – The Complete Guide

a Dark Brahma hen

Whether you’re getting started with chickens for the first time or just looking to expand your flock with some new additions, picking the right breed is crucially important. Understanding the capabilities, health, temperament, and other essential characteristics of a breed will go a long way toward making your time with them happy and productive. To … Read more

Question: What Exactly Is a Bush Cord of Wood?

a wood pile

If you rely on firewood for heating your home, workshop, or any other structures, you already know how important it is to make sure you’ve got plenty on hand, and well-seasoned, well before winter truly arrives. In areas where fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, and thermoelectric generators are popular, you’ll see firewood sold in large quantities throughout … Read more

13 Chicken Breeds with Feathered Feet

Splash Silkie rooster

When you look past the fact that they are the most common domestic bird in the world, chickens are actually super interesting. Their behavior, their colors, their physiological differences; there are so many interesting traits about them you could spend a lifetime studying them. For chicken fanciers like us, this also means that your picture-perfect … Read more