Choosing a chicken coop might seem like the easiest task when you get chickens. But what most people don’t realize is that there is more to it than picking out a cute design. The coop is a haven for your flock, and if you don’t choose the right one, it could turn ugly. Let’s talk …
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When your chickens lay their first egg, you couldn’t be prouder of them. The excitement and joy of raising your own food is something incomparable to anything else. But after a few years, your faithful layers will start to slow down. It might have you thinking about your chickens in their old age. At what …
Bringing home your baby chicks for the first time can be an exciting time. You have your ideal flock in mind and feel confident in your breeder’s ability to gender chicks. But you always hear of people who get a clutch and have misgendered roosters in the bunch. How can you prevent this from happening? …
When you own chickens, you get used to having a certain amount of eggs every week. Even if it’s just enough fresh eggs for your family, it’s noticeable when a hen slows down. You might be wondering how to tell if a chicken has stopped laying eggs. Today we will show you some signs of …
If you are new to chickens, you might have heard a little about medicated chicken feed. What is it, and is it something you should give to your chicks? There are so many misconceptions about medicated feed that it can get confusing quickly. Let’s look at a few medicated chicken feed pros and cons and …
Sometimes we wish that our chickens could tell us exactly how they feel. It would help diagnose issues, resolve flock disagreements, and even the age of our older hens. Unfortunately, none of us are Dr. Doolittle, so we have to rely on other methods. And one of those methods is to look at your chicken’s …
Hatching your first clutch of eggs is a thrilling time. You have nursed these little eggs for 21 days, and now they are ready to make their appearance. But now you have more questions. What should be a fun experience becomes more stressful than the incubation period. What should I do when baby chickens start …
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Chickens and flying can be a confusing topic. Can they or can’t they fly? How far can they go? Are there breeds that don’t fly? Let’s take a look at 8 breeds of chickens that can’t fly and everything we love about them. Can All Chicken Breeds Fly? Before talking about chickens that can not …
Admit it. We’ve all wished we could sleep in just a few more minutes before tending to our flock. But when the rooster crows, it’s our job to get up and let them out. Otherwise, you could have a chicken mutiny on your hands. The good news is that the modern era has brought us …
It doesn’t take long for people to become attached to their hens. They become a part of our daily lives. We might have started our flocks for farm animals, but the hens prove fantastic pets. And like all pets, their lives are never long enough. Today we will talk about what to do when hens …
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