Icelandic Chickens: Everything You Need to Know Dec 9, 2021 - Thinking about raising some chickens either for meat, eggs or even as a pet? Icelandic chickens might be the right fit for you. These chickens have a rich history with vital Viking blood. Although they are in danger of becoming extinct, they are a strong breed. Being self-sufficient, Icelandic chickens can hold their own against [...]Read More... from Icelandic Chickens: Everything You Need to Know
How to Feed Your Chickens Dec 9, 2021 - How to feed your chickens might not be something which you pay too much attention to, but did you know that seventy percent of the cost of raising chickens goes toward feed? Therefore it stands to reason that you need to pay attention to what you feed your birds. No one chicken is the same [...]
Top 10 Mistakes People Make Raising Chickens Dec 8, 2021 - Being a new chicken owner is fun and exciting, and it is easy to become enamored with chickens and their adorable antics. Generally speaking, chickens are hearty little creatures that often take great care of themselves. But mistakes are made, and here are my top 10 mistakes people make raising chickens. Had I known what [...]Read More... from Top 10 Mistakes People Make Raising Chickens
Why Using Chicken Tractors Makes My Chickens Lay More Eggs Dec 8, 2021 - In an ideal world, we would let our chickens free-range all year round, and we’re sure they would appreciate us for this. However, what do you do during the winter, when predators such as foxes are desperate and risk an attack during the daytime? The answer is chicken tractors. You could keep your chickens in [...]Read More... from Why Using Chicken Tractors Makes My Chickens Lay More Eggs
Chicken Parasites: The Complete Guide Part 2 Dec 2, 2021 - 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 parasites can cause your chickens. We won’t repeat this information again; [...]Read More... from Chicken Parasites: The Complete Guide Part 2
Organic Chicken Feed: What to Know Before Buying Dec 2, 2021 - Once upon a time, we didn’t have to worry about organic chicken feed for our animals and livestock. Sadly, that is no longer true. Manufacturers have been adding things to animal feeds for decades; antibiotics, hormones, and now Genetically Modified Organisms (all in the name of animal health and economy). Happily, some of those practices [...]Read More... from Organic Chicken Feed: What to Know Before Buying
Possums Eat Chickens? How To Keep Your Flock Safe Dec 2, 2021 - Possums, also known as opossums, are small animals found mainly in the eastern US states. It is one of the numerous predators that can attack your backyard chickens. And yes, opossums will eat chickens. In this article, we explain how to spot the signs of an opossum attack, and how to protect your flock against [...]Read More... from Possums Eat Chickens? How To Keep Your Flock Safe
Grit and Oyster Shells: Do Your Chickens Need Them? Nov 24, 2021 - Unfortunately, a lot of people think that grit and oyster shells are the same things. They are not. Your hens require both oyster shell and grit. Without it, serious health issues can arise, such as Sour Crop and Brittle Bones. So now we know that our ladies need oyster shells and grit as additives to [...]Read More... from Grit and Oyster Shells: Do Your Chickens Need Them?
Understanding Your Chickens’ Poop Nov 23, 2021 - It can be alarming if your chickens’ poop out a blob that looks a tad bit unfamiliar, or different than what you are used to seeing. But, the truth is, chickens’ poop will differ depending on what they eat, where the feces is coming from, and yes often it depends on their health. Let’s break [...]
Chicken Scratch: What You Need To Know Before Feeding Nov 18, 2021 - Have you fed your chickens some chicken scratch before? They love it. They will come running when you shake that bag – but should they have it? Is it good for them? Do they need it? We love to give our hens treats, but we need to remember that they need a properly balanced diet. [...]Read More... from Chicken Scratch: What You Need To Know Before Feeding