Pecking Order Explained CC Post

Learn about the complex hierarchy of chickens in my latest Community Chickens Post

Pecking Order Explained

CC Post How Chickens Freshen My Life

Check out my latest Community Chickens post

How Chickens Freshen My Life

Wear Your Chicken Pride CC Post

Have a wedding or an elegant event to attend this summer? There's no reason why chickens can't be elegant, dress up your outfit with these chicken themed accessories! For him and her.

Wear Your Chicken Pride

The Year of the Chicken: Buff Eggs in the Incubator (Video)

Follow our Buff Orpington eggs on their next phase in The Year of the Chicken Series.

The Year of the Chicken: Buff Eggs in the Incubator (Video)

The Year of the Chicken: Collecting Hatching Eggs

I'm starting a new series over at Community Chickens called Year of the Chicken where I follow the life of a chicken from egg to laying hen. The posts will be listed in chronological order here on the Year of the Chicken Page, for your reference.  I hope to include videos and daily updates on the Facebook Page.

In this first post, I discuss Collecting Hatching Eggs. It includes information on how to tell when a hen is laying fertilized eggs, how to store eggs before placing in the incubator and much, much more.

To follow the series, be sure to subscribe to the Iron Oak Farm blog by entering your e-mail in the box at the upper right of this page. You can also subscribe to our Facebook Page and You Tube Channel, which will be featuring updates throughout the year. 

Can You Raise Chickens and Turkeys Together?

One of the most common questions I get is asking if chickens and turkeys can be raised together. Find out over at Community Chickens in my latest blog post. Click below.

Can You Raise Chickens and Turkeys Together?

Choosing the Good Chick CC Post

The feed stores are getting in spring chicks already!!! Check out my latest Community Chickens post for tips on how to choose healthy chicks.

Choosing the Good Chick

7 Criteria for a Good Nesting Box + Giveaway!

Head over to Community Chickens for a chance to win one of these Plastic Nesting Boxes by Free Range. Also, learn what makes a good nesting box with the 7 feature checklist.

Winter Feeding and SeaBuck 7 Product Review + Coupon Code

Learn how we're changing up our winter feeding routine with our flock by using a wonderful product called SeaBuck 7. I couldn't be more pleased with the results. Learn more over at my post for Community Chickens.

Raising Show-Quality Buff Orpingtons CC Post

Check out my latest Community Chickens post explaining the new plan with our Buff Orpington breed.

Raising Show-Quality Buff Orpingtons

Buff Orpington Video Coop Tour

We've been moving some of our flock around for up coming breeding season. Here's a video tour of the new Buff Orpington coop. It has some nice new features that help us take extra special care of this breed.

The Great Garlic Debate CC Post

Learn why we've chosen to add garlic to our chicken and duck feed in my latest Community Chickens post The Great Garlic Debate

Christmas Chicken Wrapping Paper, Free Stencils and a Giveaway!

Learn how to make this chicken themed wrapping paper with free printable stencils and a GIVEAWAY!

Christmas Chicken Wrapping Paper, Free Stencils and a Giveaway! 

Automatic Chicken Coop Door Installation and Product Review

Our coop has a new feature! An Automatic Chicken Coop Door, that can be set to a timer so our chickens are always safe from nocturnal predators! Learn more about this amazing product in my latest Community Chickens post.

Automatic Chicken Coop Door Installation and Product Review

Raising Turkeys vs. Chickens CC Post

So you have your chickens and know that raising then is easy.

If you have the space, why not give turkeys a try? Learn the differences between raising turkeys and chickens in my latest Community Chickens Post, Raising Turkeys vs. Chickens.

The Chicken Keepers Timelines, CC Post

Take a look at these three chicken keeping timelines. They will help you to prepare for your flock's next season in life. The Chicken Keeper's Timelines

Feathers on the Ground CC Post

All your questions answered about the seasonal molt in my latest Community Chickens post.Feathers on the Ground.

Heeding the Call of a Historic Structure CC Post

Learn the story of the Iron Oak Farm, Big Red Barn and how we recently roofed her to keep her standing and protected for years to come.

Heeding the Call of a Historic Structure

Pasty Vent, Fly Strike and Drinking Water CC Post

Learn about the importance of clean water in your flock and how to deal with Pasty Vent and Fly Strike, two conditions that can be brought on by bacteria in the drinking water.

Pasty Vent, Fly Strike and Drinking Water

The Pleasures of Raising Guineas CC Post

We love our Guineas! Check out my latest Community Chickens Post to find the answers to our most frequently asked questions about raising guineas. The Pleasures of Raising Guineas