Poultry

How to Tell if a Chicken is Laying Eggs or Not

Do you have young spring chickens at home? If so, I bet you’re eagerly waiting for those fresh eggs to arrive…. and I don’t blame you! Home-raised backyard chicken eggs can’t be beat. Looking for clues on when your chickens will start laying eggs? Keep reading to find out what to look for. We’ll talk … Read more

Should You Put BBQ Sauce on Chicken Before Grilling?

BBQ chicken is a classic summer cookout food. The sweet, sticky barbecue sauce coating the juicy, tender chicken is hard to resist. But when it comes to getting that perfect caramelized char on your chicken, there’s some debate around when you should apply the BBQ sauce. Should you coat the chicken in sauce before putting … Read more

how do you cook chicken if you dont have a grill

We get a lot of feedback from readers who are trying to cook for families who all have different dietary needs and preferences, especially families with both vegetarians and meat eaters. So I wanted to make a series of a la carte proteins that can be cooked quickly and separately from a meal and added … Read more

How Long Does It Take For A Chicken To Lay 1 Egg?

For any backyard chicken owner one of the most frequently asked questions is “How long does it take for a chicken to lay 1 egg?” Understanding the egg laying process helps you know what to expect from your flock. In this article we’ll explore the timeline of egg production, factors that affect it, and tips … Read more