Wondering when your chickens will finally start laying eggs? Learn what age hens begin producing, how seasons, diet, and health affect laying, and simple troubleshooting tips from Dare 2 Dream Farms.
Backyard chickens aren’t just good for fresh eggs — they’re an amazing way to teach kids about responsibility, empathy, the
Thinking about starting a backyard flock in California? ☀️
Not all chickens handle the heat the same way. In this guide, we share the top 8 heat-tolerant, beginner-friendly breeds that thrive in warm climates, lay lots of eggs, and bring personality to your backyard. Whether you want colorful eggs, calm companions, or hardy hens that can beat the summer heat, this list will help you pick the perfect birds for your coop.
With interest in backyard chicken keeping ballooning amidst the Avian Flu and egg crisis of 2025, Redfin’s Content Marketing Coordinator,
When you purchase your chickens from Dare 2 Dream Farms, you can rest assured that we provide a Healthy Hen
Nothing says “countryside” quite like the quintessential crow of a rooster in the early morning. These barnyard creatures are beautiful
California is experiencing an outbreak of Exotic Newcastle Disease, a devastating illness in chickens that has been dormant since 2003;
No matter how sweet, fun-loving, and friendly Lucy and Ethel are with you and with each other, as soon as
Chickens love what’s your growing in your garden just as much as you do! And, because you love eating healthy
Once you have all the gear you need to raise baby chicks, it’s all about the know-how. Yes, their tiny
Planning ahead when you purchase baby chicks can save you from a lot of surprise and heartache. Before you think
In addition to looking forward to scrumptious and beautiful eggs, as backyard chicken keepers, we also hope that our feathered,
Raising a backyard flock is a joyful and rewarding experience and uniquely magical for children. Chickens are naturally sociable animals
Deciding to keep chickens is a great move for many households and families that choose to live more sustainably, want
Chickens have a natural way of keeping their feathers clean, healthy, and free of pests: dust baths! Rolling around in
Every November, when Halloween has come and gone, our neighbor Jim gives us all the picked-over pumpkins from his patch
Fresh eggs are a great way to eat healthy. As an egg connoisseur or as a backyard chicken owner, it’s
Although double yolk eggs are not rare (about 1/500 eggs), they are still really exciting to find and they have
Don’t forget your chickens during this year’s 4th of July or New Year’s Eve fireworks displays. Dogs and cats aren’t
Description Rickets is loosely translated to “poverty of the bones.” It is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin D3, or
Have you ever poured out the end of a bag of feed only to find what’s left is mostly dust?
It’s important to blaze your own trail. I certainly did when I walked away from a picture-perfect post-college corporate job
Northern Fowl Mites are common external parasites that live on the body of chickens and feed on their blood. They
“To the broody hen the notion would probably seem monstrous that there should be a creature in the world to
It’s exceptionally difficult for humans to watch the transitional period of the pecking order in a group of chickens. This
A chicken house, aka chicken coop, is very important for a healthy, happy flock. Chickens need a place to sleep,
Every year around fall equinox, panic sets in for our new clients as they notice concerning changes in their hens
I tend to love cold weather, but winter does not agree with my husband. It forces you to come inside
Ready to fill that egg basket with fresh eggs from your chickens? Check out these 4 tips for safe and
If you give a mouse a cookie, he’ll ask you for a glass of milk. But, if you give a mouse
All of our vegetables picked fresh throughout the week are unprocessed, raw, and living whole plants. If you have ever
From the moment that we began selling our eggs locally, the importance of displaying beautiful colors in each of our egg
When the weather gets really hot, chickens can get uncomfortable—and even sick—if we don’t help them stay cool. Whether you’re
