One of the most common questions I get asked is what is the cost of raising chickens in 2014 (in general and Arizona). The short answer is below and if you want to see the explanation it is below that. Using averages for the whole country it costs: $8-10 to raise a bantam chick to […] Read more

Today’s question is how much space do you need in a bantam chicken coop and run. The short answer is a bantam coop needs at least 2 square feet of coop space and 5 square feet of run space (double that for large hens). Bantam Chicken Coop Size Explanation Commercial chicken farms generally use battery […] Read more

One of the reasons pinterest is so fun is all the great DIY projects (and recipes) you can find on there! Nothing beats seeing the final project to get you to try something new. I pinned this to my “crafts” board, but it can fit in the “garden” board as well. I simply put it […] Read more

Mealworms are a nutritions addition to your chicken’s diet. According to Grubco, mealworms have 13% fat and 20% protein. Raising your own mealworms is a cost-effective way to provide healthy treats for your chickens. You can raise just enough for your birds or you can raise extra mealworms and either sell them or use them […] Read more