Chickens are more-or-less low-maintenance farm animals. Yet, they are susceptible to a wide range of infectious, and non-infectious diseases. Death sweeping a coop’s population is something that’s, unfortunately, quite common. If you’re still new to raising poultry, you’ve probably wondered “why do my chickens keep dying” at least once. In this post, we go through …
There are several reasons why chickens eat feathers. Some reasons are mild, and others come straight from a nightmare. Chickens look innocent, but in fact, they are capable of incredible violence if conditions are less than ideal for the flock. Have you ever seen a chicken with bald patches where all the feathers have been …
Several years ago, I decided to get a chicken coop with a few hens and roosters. At the time, the thought of raising quiet, well-behaved family pets (that occasionally bring in a bit of extra cash) excited me. But I was stumped a week after I got my chickens. All I could think was, “Why …
One of the most important factors when it comes to caring for chickens is temperature control. While this may not be a concern during the warmer months, as temperatures start to dip, you’ll need to make sure that your chickens are getting enough warmth, especially during the night. If you want to know how to …
Chickens are becoming increasingly popular as a backyard pet, and for a good reason. They provide you with eggs daily, and they take care of pests like termites. They can be easy to care for, depending on which breed you get. But the one main question that most people have about chickens is, are they …
Taking care of chickens in your backyard has the potential to be a lot of fun. Many people have started raising chickens because they find them to be interesting. You might also be taking care of chickens in a farm setting. It’s good to be able to have a source of eggs that you can …
Mosquitoes have the potential to be incredibly annoying. Depending on the climate where you live, you might have a big problem with mosquitoes during certain times of the year. Sometimes mosquitoes will get so bad that you won’t be able to go outside without getting bitten. In this situation, many people will choose to have …
Many people are getting into raising chickens in their backyards lately. You might be taking care of chickens already and it can certainly be a good experience. Some people don’t want to stop at just raising chickens, though. If you’re interested in raising different types of outdoor birds, then you might find peacocks to be …
Taking care of chickens is something that you might really enjoy doing. Whether you’re taking care of chickens now or if you’re planning on getting chickens soon, it’s important to do your best to keep the birds happy and healthy. If you plan on building a good chicken coop in your backyard, then there will …
Having chickens on your property has the potential to be a lot of fun. Some people like raising chickens so that they can have fresh eggs, but others just like keeping them as pets. You might have chickens on a farm or you might just be keeping chickens somewhere in your backyard. Either way, you …