Our Polish hen Sookie has some embarrassing roosting behaviors, and our neighbors don't really get why we have chickens. Things are improving, however.
Is there a certain type of plant that attracts mites/lice. Which plants should I steer away from growing to deter inviting them to the coop? –D&R Poultry Fortunately for us garden-loving chicken keepers, plant parasites and chicken parasites are two completely different beasts. Plants attract the organisms that feed on the plants, while scaly leg […]
In need of a getaway? Make sure your baby animals are in good hands by having a farm sitter that fits the bill.
Animals get sick every day, but these nationally reportable livestock diseases are nothing to fool with.
Many factors determine when a pullet will begin laying eggs. Here are a few things that can affect how early or late a flock begins.
Jumpstart your flock or increase your current flock’s size with these ways to obtain chicks.
Keeping chickens doesn’t have to be costly. From building the coop to keeping it clean, these inexpensive materials will help make your hens feel like queens.
When I started raising chickens, the supportive chicken community that we have today was just beginning to crop up online. The Internet was crawling with novices just like me whose aspirations in sustainability led them to a seemingly sudden chicken obsession. We had more questions than answers. Wannabe chicken keepers looked to legit country farmers […]
Taking a sick chicken to the vet for the first time can be intimidating. Ask these questions so you’re sure to get the information you need to keep your flock healthy.
If chicken-keeping ends up not to be the right venture for your farm, make sure your birds find another safe and happy home.
Modern chickens have been bred to ovulate like gangbusters. On average, an egg is produced every 26 hours when a hen is in her prime. When day-old chicks arrive, not much bigger than eggs, it’s hard to imagine that they’ll ever produce more food than you can eat, but they do! The amount my hens […]
Provide your chickens a nutritional boost and build a lasting bond with this guide to chicken eats, treats and toxins.
