Can I Have Chickens in Greeley, Colorado?

Can I have chickens in Greeley? This is the most common chicken question we hear. And the follow-ups to that question are: “How many chickens can I have in Greeley?” and “Are there any restrictions I should know about?” These are great questions we hear all the time on this site and in person, so I […]

****NEWS FLASH Raccoon Attacks Chickens!! ****

This morning at 5am the suspected Chicken Killer was spotted returning to the scene of the crime to possibly commit yet another crime.  We heard screaming from the chicken house, and were able to capture a photo of the assailant. Bandit Fleeing the Scene of the Crime This enhanced photo is the only evidence of […]

Glorious Autumn Days and Chickens

I am not a big fan of the weather turning colder, but one thing that is absolutely stunning for about 2 weeks here in Colorado are the changing colors of the trees. Many people will head up to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park solely to see the aspens turn to a bright yellow. […]

Best Plants to Have with Chickens

Having chickens in your backyard is not exactly the easiest way to have a beautiful backyard. They love to scratch and peck, make dust bathing areas, and poop on the back porch. They also love to eat new seedlings and anything that has been freshly planted is prime for scratching (and, often, destroying) in the […]