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How-to guides, tips, tricks, and education to help you raise a healthy & happy flock!

Rhode Island Red Chicken: The Ultimate Guide
Welcome to our journey into the fascinating world of Rhode Island Red chickens, a breed that has earned its place...

Australorp Chicken: The Ultimate Guide
Few chicken breeds evoke the charm and utility of the Australorp, a breed that has left a mark on poultry...

When Do Chickens Lay Their First Egg?
When will the long-awaited milestone finally arrive - the moment your chickens lay their very first egg??? After meticulously selecting...

Polish Chicken Breed: The Complete Guide
In the realm of poultry, few breeds capture the imagination quite like the Polish chicken. With its regal crest of...

Olive Oil Chicken Feed: 7 Health Benefits
Offering Olive Oil Chicken Feed to your flock can offer some important potential health benefits! From the lustrous sheen of...

Speckled Sussex Chicken: The Complete Guide
The Speckled Sussex boasts a delightful personality that has won the hearts of chicken enthusiasts worldwide. Join us as we...

How to Tell a Rooster from a Hen.
"Cluck cluck or cock-a-doodle-doo? How to tell a rooster from a hen? Whether you're an experienced poultry enthusiast or a...

Olive Egger Chicken Breed: The Ultimate Guide
The Olive Egger chicken breed, with their stunning plumage and unique egg colors, have taken the poultry world by storm....

Rhode Island Red Chicken: The Ultimate Guide
Welcome to our journey into the fascinating world of Rhode Island Red chickens, a breed that has earned its place...

Australorp Chicken: The Ultimate Guide
Few chicken breeds evoke the charm and utility of the Australorp, a breed that has left a mark on poultry...

When Do Chickens Lay Their First Egg?
When will the long-awaited milestone finally arrive - the moment your chickens lay their very first egg??? After meticulously selecting...

Polish Chicken Breed: The Complete Guide
In the realm of poultry, few breeds capture the imagination quite like the Polish chicken. With its regal crest of...

Olive Oil Chicken Feed: 7 Health Benefits
Offering Olive Oil Chicken Feed to your flock can offer some important potential health benefits! From the lustrous sheen of...

Speckled Sussex Chicken: The Complete Guide
The Speckled Sussex boasts a delightful personality that has won the hearts of chicken enthusiasts worldwide. Join us as we...

How to Tell a Rooster from a Hen.
"Cluck cluck or cock-a-doodle-doo? How to tell a rooster from a hen? Whether you're an experienced poultry enthusiast or a...

Olive Egger Chicken Breed: The Ultimate Guide
The Olive Egger chicken breed, with their stunning plumage and unique egg colors, have taken the poultry world by storm....

Easter Egger Chicken: The Complete Guide
Easter Egger chickens are popular among backyard chicken keepers because they are easy to care for, have friendly personalities, and...

Safe Food for Chickens to Eat
Raising chickens is a fun and rewarding hobby, but it's also important to make sure that they are receiving a...

Rouen Duck Breed: The Ultimate Guide
The Rouen duck breed is a beautiful breed of domesticated duck that is equally at home on the farm or...

How to get the sold-out baby chicks you want!
Is there a sold-out baby chick on your wish list that you must have but just can't seem to get?...

Barnevelder Chicken Breed: A Complete Guide
The Barnevelder chicken is a beautiful and useful breed that can make a great addition to any backyard flock. It...

Toxic food for chickens: 15 foods to avoid
Feeding chickens toxic food can harm their health and lead to various health problems, including illness, reduced egg production, and...

Cayuga Duck Breed: The Complete Guide
Cayuga ducks are calm, smart, and friendly, making them a great addition to a backyard flock. Their striking appearance and...

Best Chicken Breeds for Beginners
Choosing the best chicken breeds for beginners is important to ensure that you have a successful and enjoyable experience raising...

Welsummer Chicken Breed: The Complete Guide
The Welsummer chicken breed is distinguished by its beautiful brown and red feathers. It is also renowned for its exceptionally...

Plymouth Rock Chicken: The Ultimate Guide
The Plymouth Rock chicken breed is well-known for its hardiness, heat and cold tolerance, and friendly personality. They also lay...

Is it Cheaper to Buy Eggs or Raise Backyard Chi...
Does the recently increased price of eggs have you asking if it's cheaper to buy eggs or raise your own...

Wyandotte Chicken Breed: The Ultimate Guide
The Wyandotte chicken breed is a favorite among backyard flock owners for their dependable, egg-laying, easygoing nature and cold hardiness....

Top 5 Chicken Coops for sale in 2022
My Pet Chicken offers the best selection of backyard chicken coops for sale at great prices! We have coops and...


Egg Prices are Soaring - Learn how to raise a b...
Egg Prices have been soaring to an over 49% increase due to the lingering bird flu outbreak in 47 states,...

Backyard Chicken Care Calendar - A Year-Round C...
Our easy-to-follow year-round backyard chicken care calendar checklist will help you with everything related to your backyard chicken flock. Raising...

Top 9 Chicken Breeds for Sale in 2022
My Pet Chickens offers the best chicken breeds for sale! We compiled our 2022 data to find out what chicken...

Pros of Ordering Started Chicken Pullets
Started Pullets are a great way to add to your backyard chicken flock. There are many benefits to ordering started...

Chicken Dream Job-12 Best Reasons to Work at MPC
Have you, or has someone you know, been fantasizing about a chicken dream job? Do you want to leave your...

The 10 Best Chicken Breeds Picked by My Pet Chi...
Are you looking for the best chicken breeds to add to your flock? The chicken expert staff here at My...

Has the Avian Flu Outbreak Affected Your State?
A comprehensive guide to keeping yourself informed about the HPAI outbreak. The 2022-2023 avian flu outbreak in the United States has affected...

Best Chickens for Cold Weather
Picking the top chicken breeds for cold weather is crucial to keeping a thriving flock in winter. So, if you...

Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Recipe
Ah, the hard-boiled eggs: the Easter treat, the dieter's best friend; well-loved in America and abroad! We hate it when...

Banana and Oatmeal Muffins
Try these delicious and healthy muffins with bananas and oatmeal. A great grab-and-go breakfast or snack that is easy to...

Baked Eggs in Squash Nests
A healthy meal or snack that can be eaten any time of day. Best made with fresh eggs from the...

Grandma's Brownie Recipe
Serves: 6 Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients: 4 ounces unsweetened bakers chocolate 2/3 cup shortening 2 cups sugar 4 large...

Avocado Deviled Eggs
Serves: 6 Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs 1 avocado ½ cup of mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon ½...

The Richest Scrambled Eggs Ever - A My Pet Chic...
The trick to these scrambled eggs is a small amount of Land O' Lakes White American cheese. It's so subtle...

Zucchini Frittata
Serves: 3 Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 6 eggs 3 shallots, chopped 1/2 medium zucchini, grated 1/2 cup Half and Half 1...

Popeye Eggs (Mom's Recipe)
Serves: 2 Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 slices of bread Butter, softened Salt and Pepper to taste Instructions: Butter...

Oeufs Au Nuage (Egg in a cloud).
Serves: 2 Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 4 eggs 4 slices of your favorite bread Parmesan cheese (if desired) Sprinkle of Paprika...

The World's Best Deviled Eggs (Mom's Recipe)
Serves: 12 Cook time: 60 minutes Ingredients: 1 dozen eggs 3/4 cup Hellman's mayonnaise 1 tsp salt Pepper to taste Instructions: Hard-boil,...

10 great reasons to have chickens
The Very Definition of Low-Maintenance Chickens don't need to be walked, brushed, or fed twice a day. Essentially all you...

Sustainable Living with Pet Chickens
Chickens not only make great pets, they also contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle. In this day of $4.00 a...

Sheet Pan Eggs
Try this easy to make egg recipe. You can season with your choice veggies, meats, and cheeses. Makes 12 egg...

Lemon Tart
A perfect summer treat! Try this delicious lemon tart with a flaky buttery crust that is easy to make. Serves: 8Cook...

Pickled Eggs with Beets
An easy and quick way to make pickled beets and eggs. Serves: 4Cook time: 1 hour plus 4 plus hours of chill...

Salt-cured Eggs Recipe
The possibilities of this garnish are endless! The yolks will taste great crumbled, grated or sliced over many dishes. Try...

Poached Eggs on Toast with Avocado
A quick and healthy breakfast. Best topped with seasonal veggies from the garden. Serves: 2Cook time: 20 Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 pieces...

Meet Mary Ann - Lead Supervisor at My Pet Chicken.
Meet Mary Ann from My Pet Chicken! We lovingly call our My Pet Chicken employees "Peeps!" My Pet Chicken is...

How to Choose a Backyard Chicken Coop
Knowing how to choose a backyard chicken coop to purchase for your flock can be a daunting task . Yet...

Silkie Chicken: The Ultimate Guide
Of all the ornamental chicken breeds, the Silkie chicken (sometimes spelled Silky) is the most popular and most loved. Can't...

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