Chickens

Chicken Matchmaking

On the social lives of chickens, cock fighting, and the endless work of animal husbandry

Jan 14 • David Krause

When the Wind Carries More Than Weather

An update on bird flu, and the uncomfortable truth about airborne spread

Dec 10, 2025 • David Krause

Three Roosters and a Handful of First Eggs

From tiny eggs to sweet roosters, a new season in the coop

Oct 6, 2025 • David Krause

August on the Farm: Blooms, Harvests, and What’s Next

From blooming lisianthus to beach escapes and cult podcasts

Sep 2, 2025 • David Krause

Building a Backyard Chicken Coop (Without Starting From Scratch)

How we turned a prefab kit into a simple, charming home for our growing flock

Jul 31, 2025 • David Krause

The Best Chicken Breeds for a Colorful Egg Basket

A guide for first-time chicken keepers

Apr 7, 2025 • David Krause

The Rising Threat of Avian Flu and What It Means for Small Farms

Biosecurity, Uncertainty, and the Growing Risk of Avian Flu

Feb 27, 2025 • David Krause

The Chickens Weren’t Supposed to Stay. Neither Was I.

A reluctant start, a pandemic pivot, and how I accidentally became a farmer

Feb 26, 2025 • David Krause

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