Chicken Heat Stroke Treatment and 7 Shade Ideas for Your Flock Jul 12, 2022 - The temperature here has reached a blazing ninety one Fahrenheit in the Northeast, with oppressive humidity to match. It’s almost impossible to go outside without wilting. Chickens cannot sweat like us, so hot weather can be seriously problematic for them. Whilst they can acclimate to hot climates pretty well, they do not do well in [...]Read More... from Chicken Heat Stroke Treatment and 7 Shade Ideas for Your Flock
Fisher Cat: How to Protect Your Chickens from Them Jul 6, 2022 - Fearless, vicious, sneaky, and deadly; is the common perception of a fisher cat. While some of this is true, we will look at this solitary creature and then assess how you can best protect your chickens from predation. The native Indian people admired the bravery and ability of this solitary hunter in their native tales [...]Read More... from Fisher Cat: How to Protect Your Chickens from Them
5 Common Chicken Diseases and Treatment for Them Jun 29, 2022 - Today’s topic is common chicken diseases and problems found in your flock that you can usually treat at home. Some of the diseases and problems that can plague chickens are easily dealt with at home using common remedies that you likely have in your medicine chest. As we all know, running off to the veterinary [...]Read More... from 5 Common Chicken Diseases and Treatment for Them
Bumblefoot in Chickens: The Complete Care and Treatment Guide Jun 28, 2022 - Bumblefoot, also known as pododermatitis, is quite common in chickens. When you think about chickens’ feet, they do even more work than your feet! They are up and about all day and then when they go to bed they still stand on their feet. It’s really not surprising that they do suffer from foot problems [...]Read More... from Bumblefoot in Chickens: The Complete Care and Treatment Guide
5 Best Types of Chicken and Chick Brooders and Heaters Jun 14, 2022 - This is one of those chicken topics where everyone has an opinion, and their opinion is always right! Chicken coop heaters. Heating the coop has always been a source of endless discussion among chicken folk. Old-timers will tell you that you don’t have to heat the coop. However, there are occasions when heat is appropriate. [...]Read More... from 5 Best Types of Chicken and Chick Brooders and Heaters
7 Natural Ways to Boost Your Chicken’s Immune System Jun 14, 2022 - During the winter months, we all suffer from the winter blahs to some degree. Chickens, too, can get ‘low.’ After all, there is little fresh green food available, limited exercise, and short daylight. So what can you do to help boost your chicken’s immune system and get them feeling ‘peppy’ for the spring season ahead? [...]Read More... from 7 Natural Ways to Boost Your Chicken’s Immune System
- Automatic Chicken Feeders: What To Know Before Buying Jun 3, 2022 - Today’s subject is automatic chicken feeders. Automatic feeders offer several huge benefits over traditional (gravity) feeders; firstly they help reduce waste and secondly, they keep the feed fresh for longer. What’s not to like? They have been around for a while now, so in this article, we are going to look at what options there [...]
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Organic Chicken Feed: What to Know Before Buying Jun 3, 2022 - 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
How to Sell Backyard Chicken Eggs Jun 2, 2022 - It’s unlikely you will become a millionaire when you sell backyard chicken eggs. However, you should be able to generate a small income that can at least cover feed costs. A basic primer on how to sell chicken eggs, whether you have a small amount every week or if you have a more significant amount [...]
6 Beautiful Walk-in Chicken Coops Jun 2, 2022 - Whether you are a new chicken owner, or a long-time lover, one of the most important aspects of keeping a healthy happy flock is their housing. Walk-in chicken coops fit the bill because they are easy to clean, accessible, and allow for chickens to have enough elbow room to stretch and grow. When looking for [...]