The Best Of Series Episodes

Today we’re talking about guards, as part of our Best Of Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering the very best of each month's topic. For the month of October, we’re going to dive into the best breeds for guarding. As the spooky season approaches, we thought it would be fun to cover some of the best breeds to help protect your farms and homesteads. While maybe not from ghosts or zombies, good poultry guards sound the alarms for aerial predators and will be the first t...

Today we’re talking about free-range breeds, as part of our Best Of Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering the very best of each month's topic. For the month of September, we’re going to dive into the best breeds for free-ranging. Whether you’re jumping on the pastured poultry bandwagon or just looking for some good breeds for your backyard, there are a few things to consider. In this episode you'll: Discover What Free-Ranging Means Learn The Benefits and Risks of ...

Today we’re talking about meat bird breeds, as part of our Best Of Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering the very best of each month's topic. For the month of August, we’re going to dive into the best breeds for producing meat. Whether you’re looking to bring a home-raised chicken to market, or produce enough meat to feed your family there are several meat breed options to fit your needs. In this episode you'll: Discover The Benefits of Raising Your Own Meat Learn...

Today we’re talking about heat hardy breeds, as part of our Best Of Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering the very best of each month's topic. For the month of July, we’re going to dive into the best breeds for hot climates. For most of the US, July hits peak temperatures often hitting 90s, with some southern states creeping into to 100s. Like us, some flock members prefer these warmer temps and by choosing the right breed it can help make raising a flock much more e...

Today we’re talking about confinement, as part of our Best Of Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering the very best of each month's topic. For the month of May, we’re going to dive into the best breeds for confinement. If you’re limited on outdoor space or are looking to start with a small flock, finding a breed that does well in enclosed spaces, can make your flock-keeping journey a lot more enjoyable! In this episode you'll: Discover The Best Breeds For Confinement...

Today we’re taking a look at Egg Laying Breeds, as part of our Best Of Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering the very best of each month's topic. For the month of April, we’re going to dive into the best breeds for egg-laying. Egg production varies drastically between breeds and even poultry types. If you’re looking for eggs for your family, market or to bake up something new and delicious, this episode is for you! In this episode you'll: Discover The Best Egg Layi...

Today we’re taking a look at Broody Breeds, as part of our Best Of Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering the very best of each month's topic. For the month of March, we’re going to dive into the best breeds for brooding chicks. That’s right, some breeds are broodier than others, which can be a blessing or a curse depending on the goals of your flock. In this episode you'll: Discover The Broodiest of Breeds Learn How To Care For A Broody Hen Catch The Pros and Con...

Today we’re taking a look at Poultry Pets, as part of our Best Of Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering the very best of each month's topic. For the month of February, we’re going to dive into the best poultry pets! With love in the air this month we thought we’d share about the “LOVE” of our poultry and how they’ve quickly become backyard pets for so many. In this episode you'll: Discover The Benefits of Keeping Poultry Pets Learn Tips for Raising Poultry as Pets...

Today we’re taking a look at Beginner Breeds, as part of our Best Of Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering the very best of each month's topic. For the month of January, we’re going to dive into the best breeds for those beginning their chicken keeping endeavor. But don’t worry poultry pros, we have something for everyone here, as we plan to also cover different poultry types if you're thinking of expanding your horizons beyond chickens. In this episode you'll: Dis...