If you’ve kept chickens for any amount of time, you might have heard a few myths. Everything from breeding to intelligence to care is always under speculation. One of the most widely spread myths pertains to chicken earlobes. You might have heard of this myth before, or maybe you never noticed your chickens have earlobes. …
When you buy chickens, there are so many terms thrown around. Most people like to begin their flocks with chicks. There are plenty of benefits of going this route, but it’s not for everyone. You might have also seen terms like pullet or started pullet on a breeder website. What does this mean? And how …
If you live in an urban setting, having noisy chickens can be the vexation of the neighborhood. It can wake up the neighbors, disturb the peace, and interfere with your relationships with others. But instead of accepting noise as apart of life, why not change that? With these tips to stop chickens from being noisy, …
Keeping backyard chickens is becoming more popular by the day. Chances are, there is at least one flock in your neighborhood. You might even become tempted to start raising your own flock once warmer weather hits. But how much care do chickens need? Will you have time to care for everything your chicken needs to …
Of all the viral diseases, Marek’s disease is probably the scariest. It attacks quickly and takes chickens so young. But what is Marek’s disease in chickens? What are the signs, and how do we prevent it? Let’s take a look together. What Is Marek’s Disease In Chickens? Marek Disease is a viral infection related to …
When we get our chickens, we wish that they would stay around forever. No matter if we keep them for eggs or as pets, they eventually become apart of the family. Even if you don’t plan on making your chickens pets, they always sneak into your heart. But how long do chickens live? Do they …
The first winter with your chickens is always the hardest. You worry about them constantly, and your biggest fear is that they will freeze to death. But you don’t have to worry about that. Let’s look at the 5 top chicken coop heaters. Do Chickens Need A Heater? Before talking about chicken coop heaters, let’s …
You go out to your coop to let the hens out, and you notice something a little odd. One of your hens is a bit slow and has a bloated belly. There are a few things this can be a sign of, and you hope it’s not water belly. But what is water belly (ascites) …
Everyone loves a tasty roasted brussel sprout. You might often find that you don’t eat as many as you get at the store. Or you grow them in your garden, and they spoil before you can eat them wrong. Instead of letting them go to waste, wouldn’t it be great to feed them to your …
What is sour crop in chickens? It’s a yeast infection in the crop of your chicken that prevents your hen from digesting food. The yeast causes fermentation in the crop that produces an awful sour smell, hence the name. Without treatment, your hens could suffer serious consequences. Today we are going to talk about diagnosing …