Once again, winter is upon us. And whether you are a seasoned chicken owner or new to the game, it can be a scary time. We worry that our chickens won’t keep warm or that smaller hens will get frostbite. It seems like everyone uses heat lamps to keep their hens extra warm. But what …
When you own chickens, you learn something new every day. One never-ending topic is diseases and illnesses. You could study every day and still learn something new. One of the scarier conditions that many don’t know about is chicken egg peritonitis. But what is chicken egg peritonitis? And why is it so frightening? Keep reading …
One of the most confusing parts of raising chickens is what to feed them. There is so much conflicting information online. And going to feed stores is no better. It seems that everyone has their own opinions about what you should feed your flock. What should I feed chickens by age? Keep reading this guide …
Keeping chickens gives you farm fresh eggs, straight from your backyard. And every chicken owner knows that what you feed your hens affects how they taste. How do you get the richest eggs? You have to provide them the highest quality feed. Many backyard keepers have taken to making their chicken feed for this reason. …
Have you noticed your chicken slowing down lately? Has she stopped eating and generally not feeling well? Or maybe she’s walking funny. Today, we are going to talk about chicken constipation. Do you have a constipated chicken? Learn here how to diagnose and treat a constipated chicken. Constipated Chicken Symptoms The first step in diagnosing …
Many chicken owners think it’s impossible to keep a beautiful garden, especially while free-ranging. There is this stigma that chickens destroy everything in their path. No flower, plant, or blade of grass is safe if you have chickens. But that isn’t true. There are many ways to keep free-range chickens out of gardens without big …
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Many of you are probably new to the idea of fermenting foods. But people have been fermenting food for centuries for gut health. And wouldn’t you know that your chickens could also benefit from this practice? There are so many claims why fermented chicken feed is best for your chickens. But are they real? Will …
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It’s not uncommon for young hens to be irregular laying eggs. Some start and end strong. Other hens start with small eggs that gradually get larger. But some chickens have a hard time passing eggs. Your hens might start waddling and providing fewer and fewer eggs. These are the signs of an egg bound chicken. Let’s …
Hawks are a real problem across most of the US. And the worst part is that there usually isn’t any sign that they have been around. You will put your chickens up one day and notice that one is missing. There is no blood, feathers, or even much noise when hawks swoop in. No matter …
Keeping predators out of your chicken run is difficult. Especially in areas where there are sneaky predators like fox, raccoons, or even badgers, chicken safety is a huge concern. You might have tried every trick in the books to keep your flock safe but to no avail. If this sounds like you, you might want …