There are no tricks or treats when it comes to the multiple colors of eggs that chickens produce. You might have heard your grandma say that the healthiest eggs are the ones that come in brown shells. Or, perhaps you will only buy bright white eggs because they have the best flavor. While these sentiments […]
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Spooky Myths about Backyard Chickens Part 3: You Need a Rooster to Produce Eggs
The days are getting closer to that magical, witching night. And the myths about our boo-tiful backyard birds are getting even scarier. Let’s take a look at this week’s myth and determine if it is indeed fact or fiction! Myth #3: A rooster, or multiple roosters are required to produce eggs. That is for sure fiction! […]
Spooky Myths about Backyard Chickens Part 2: Chickens Smell and are Noisy
As we get even closer to the scariest day of the year, it’s time to debunk yet another myth about our loving backyard birds. Cock-a-doodle-doo and did you just catch a whiff of something? That’s right! Many people believe that chickens are contributors to both bad odors and noise. Why would they think that? First, let’s talk about […]
Spooky Myths about Backyard Chickens Part 1: Chickens Attract Bugs, Vermin
Halloween isn’t the only spooky occasion popping up this month! On the Backyard Boost Blog, we’ll be addressing and debunking a handful of frightful myths about raising backyard chickens. There are many benefits to raising these birds, so don’t let a few far-fetched myths scare you away. Myth 1: Chickens attract bugs and vermin. First […]