Bresse Chicken Breed: All You Need To Know Oct 25, 2021 - If you think your chickens are kind of a big deal, you may not know about the Bresse chicken. Okay yes, your chickens are a big deal, but if you’ve heard of the Brahma as the King of Chickens, then you should take the time to learn about the Queen. Before you get too excited [...]Read More... from Bresse Chicken Breed: All You Need To Know
All You Need To Know About Coryza in Chickens Oct 22, 2021 - Today we are going to focus on Infectious coryza– a fairly common respiratory disease in chickens. It’s also known as ‘roup’, catarrh, ‘pip’ or IC. We are going to explain what it is, how the chickens get infected, the problems it causes, the treatment for infected birds, and finally, how to help prevent your flock [...]Read More... from All You Need To Know About Coryza in Chickens
The Red Star Chicken: Egg Laying, Temperament, and Broodiness Oct 22, 2021 - The Red Star Chicken is the superstar of the egg-production industry. This chicken is hands-down the rockstar, and it’s no wonder it has such a unique name to go along with its abilities. The Red Star is not an actual breed, but instead, she is a super-duper, well-thought-out hybrid. They are also known as Sex-Link, [...]Read More... from The Red Star Chicken: Egg Laying, Temperament, and Broodiness
Keeping Guinea Fowl with Chickens: 9 Things You Must Know Oct 22, 2021 - It’s becoming more and more common to raise Guinea fowl with chickens. So we have put together some helpful information for you regarding these birds and what sort of room-mates they make for your chickens. It’s important to know that Guinea fowl and chickens are vastly different in their lifestyle and habits. This may sound [...]Read More... from Keeping Guinea Fowl with Chickens: 9 Things You Must Know
Is It Safe To Feed My Chickens Table Scraps? Oct 22, 2021 - Many first-time chicken keepers ask a common question: “Can I feed my chickens table scraps/leftovers”? We have recently had several people email and ask us this, so today, we are going to delve down and take a look. We have touched upon what to feed (or not feed) chickens in our previous blog post: why [...]Read More... from Is It Safe To Feed My Chickens Table Scraps?
Frizzle Chicken: Breed Profile, Care Guide and More… Oct 15, 2021 - What, you may ask, is a frizzle? It is most definitely a chicken, but a chicken with a very unusual look and some special needs to go with the look. They are fun, conspicuous, and lovable – what more can you ask of the chickens in your life? They are treated differently in some countries, [...]Read More... from Frizzle Chicken: Breed Profile, Care Guide and More…
Chicken Vent Disorders And Pasty Butt Treatment Oct 15, 2021 - Most chicken owners will encounter medical issues among their flock at some point. There are many signs and symptoms to watch for when it comes to a chicken’s health and wellness. An important part of a chicken’s anatomy, that often becomes an area to watch for illness, is the vent (a.k.a cloaca). It is common, [...]Read More... from Chicken Vent Disorders And Pasty Butt Treatment
Dominique Chicken: What to Know Before Getting One Oct 12, 2021 - The Dominique is said to be America’s oldest chicken breed. It was brought to the United States by settlers and helped them to survive the brutal first years of colonization. They were used as a dual purpose hen and even their feathers were used to stuff pillows, truly a multi-purpose hen. Unlike our present-day hens, [...]Read More... from Dominique Chicken: What to Know Before Getting One
Wyandotte Chickens: Are They Right For Your Flock? Oct 12, 2021 - The Wyandotte is one of Americas’ favorite hens. Created in the North-Eastern US it is a firm favorite of many homesteaders for its reliability in producing eggs and meat. It has the distinction of being the first American breed specifically bred to be dual purpose. It is a beautifully marked heritage bird. Sadly, it fell [...]Read More... from Wyandotte Chickens: Are They Right For Your Flock?
Welsummer Chicken: All You Need To Know Oct 1, 2021 - These beautiful birds are under-represented in the backyard world of chickens. This is a great shame as they have many outstanding attributes for the small homesteader as we shall see. They are a fairly recent addition to chicken breeds, being ‘born’ less than one hundred years ago in the Netherlands. They are popular in the [...]