The Roost Next Door Blog | Chicken Care • DIY • Suburban Homestead
Should You Wash Fresh Eggs?
A practical guide to washing backyard eggs—when to do it, how it affects shelf life, and why you're probably fine either way.
Should You Wash Fresh Eggs?
A practical guide to washing backyard eggs—when to do it, how it affects shelf life, and why you're probably fine either way.
Can You Eat Fertilized Chicken Eggs? (Hint: Yes!)
Debunking the Fertilized Egg Myth for Backyard Chicken Keepers If you've ever cracked an egg and noticed a tiny white bullseye on the yolk, you might have paused for a...
Can You Eat Fertilized Chicken Eggs? (Hint: Yes!)
Debunking the Fertilized Egg Myth for Backyard Chicken Keepers If you've ever cracked an egg and noticed a tiny white bullseye on the yolk, you might have paused for a...
Predator Proofing 101
Hawks, raccoons, and even the neighbor’s dog can wipe out a flock overnight. Learn the layered “Hen-Shield” system we use to stop predators before they strike—swivel-head owl video included!
Predator Proofing 101
Hawks, raccoons, and even the neighbor’s dog can wipe out a flock overnight. Learn the layered “Hen-Shield” system we use to stop predators before they strike—swivel-head owl video included!
Top 5 Chicken Feeders of 2025
Tired of messy, rust-prone feeders that attract pests? These 5 chicken feeders are rodent-proof, no-waste, and built to last — tested by a real backyard chicken keeper.
Top 5 Chicken Feeders of 2025
Tired of messy, rust-prone feeders that attract pests? These 5 chicken feeders are rodent-proof, no-waste, and built to last — tested by a real backyard chicken keeper.