Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has become a popular supplement for backyard chicken flock owners looking to keep their birds healthy. But how much ACV should you actually use when adding it to your chickens’ drinking water? In this article we’ll break down the recommended amounts as well as the potential benefits and downsides of using … Read more
When building or renovating a chicken coop, one of the most important decisions is choosing the right color paint The color you select will impact your chickens’ health, egg production, and overall wellbeing As a fellow chicken keeper, I know how challenging this decision can be. I spent weeks deliberating on the perfect color scheme … Read more
Let me guess, you’ve had Szechuan Chicken at the mall, right? Sticky, spicy, slightly sweet… but always missing something. Well, this homemade version? It slaps harder than a chili pepper to the face, in the best way. This Szechuan Chicken is a staple in our house and I’m obsessed with how simple it is to … Read more
Discover four easy and effective methods to reheat chicken tenders perfectly. From the oven and toaster oven to the microwave and air fryer, learn how to restore their deliciousness with our step-by-step guide. Enjoy crispy and tender reheated chicken with these simple techniques. Theres nothing better than enjoying delicious chicken tenders for a meal or … Read more
People love eating meat. We have so many different meats that there are many ways to categorize them. We group them by the animal they come from, how they can be cooked, what juices come out of them when they’re cooked, and much more. A common way to categorize meat is as dark meat or … Read more
Fertilized chicken eggs are a must if you want to hatch your own chicks. But where can you get high-quality fertile eggs for incubation? I’ll overview the main options and provide tips for sourcing fertile eggs. Why Get Fertile Eggs? Fertile eggs allow you to grow your own flock from scratch Hatching chicks is an … Read more
Nearly 12 million pounds of chicken and turkey products sold at big box stores across the country have been called back. A release from the U.S. government says that BrucePac, a company that makes pre-cooked meat, may have put listeria into their ready-to-eat chicken products. S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The … Read more
Here are three different breeds of chicken, raised on the exact same diet: The one on the left is a breed from 1957. The middle one is a 1978 breed. And the one on the right is a commercial 2005 breed called the Ross 308 broiler. They’re all the same age. And the modern breed … Read more
This Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is perfectly moist, seasoned, and it freezes well for your weekly meal prep! The easy way to pressure cook chicken breast for shredding, from fresh or frozen! It’s a protein-packed addition to soups, salads, pastas or sandwiches throughout the week. But my goal here is to share recipes that make … Read more
There’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup. Whether it’s a chilly day, you’re feeling under the weather, or you want a bowl of comforting soup. But let’s be honest, sometimes a bowl of soup isn’t enough to make a complete meal. So you may be wondering what to serve with … Read more
