Articles by Ashley Tuscon

Hatching chicks at home can either be fun, confusing, or just plain hard work! I chose a soft, comfy nest and placed some eggs I thought were fertilized, once I had done that, Chickens started to lay more in the nest, and become broody. Don't worry when the broody hen goes for a drink and leaves...

The first thing you need to do is find or build a coop that will be comfortable for you and your flock. I would recommend building yours since it would be less expensive. I built mine on a sheet of concrete that had been left there when I bought my house. The second thing you need to do is...