Note: This is the second of a two part series on chicken parasites. This article will focus on internal parasites and the first part of the series focused on external parasites.
In the first half of this series we focused on discussing the harm that parasite can cause your chickens. We won’t repeat this information again; however just remember the key takeaway: prevention is far better than curing.
Let’s now turn our attention… [Read More]
Note: This is the first of a two part series on chicken parasites. This article will focus on external parasites and the second part of the series will focus on internal parasites.
Recently we’ve talked about how to keep your chickens safe from predators but sometimes the worst enemies are already living in the coop!
Chickens are reluctant hosts to a number of parasites which can cause many problems from minor irritation such as… [Read More]
If your chickens are anything like ours, then they love to eat mealworms.
Mealworms are a healthy, nutritious snack that are full of protein which helps your hens lay lots of eggs.
We’ve previously discussed our favorite healthy chicken treats and mealworms were in the top 3 of that list!
There is one catch though. Feeding your chickens mealworms all day can get expensive… very expensive. Fortunately you can grow your own mealworms for a… [Read More]
We all love our fluffy, feathered friends and want to do the best for them. If you already have an established flock or haven’t started yet and are still in the planning stages – this article is definitely for you.
Before I got my chickens I spent the better part of a year researching the breed of chicken I wanted, how to house them and how to keep them safe and healthy.
I was… [Read More]
For many people the main incentive of raising backyard chickens is a fresh supply of eggs. I still remember walking down to my chickens’ nesting boxes for the first time and picking up those warm fresh eggs!
But one thing most beginners don’t know is that the breed of chicken you get makes a huge impact on the amount of eggs you should expect to receive each day.
Certain breeds, such as Japanese Bantams tend… [Read More]