Baby chicks are so cute! These days, many families are choosing to raise chickens in their backyards. If you are homesteading or starting your tiny backyard farm, raising chicks is something you might need to know about. You may already have egg-laying chickens or maybe planning to get baby chicks for the first time. But …
Homesteading
There is nothing more beneficial to your homestead than a broody hen. Watching a mama hen nurture and raise baby chicks is a joy and an integral part of self-sustainability. As you become more familiar with chickens and you watch your flock grow up, you may notice one or two (or more) of your hens …
When raising chickens you will run into all kinds of different scenarios, health-wise and otherwise. Let’s discuss treating bumblefoot in chickens because it is something you will most likely have to deal with at some point in your chicken-keeping adventure. Bumblefoot in Chickens Guide What is bumblefoot? Bumblefoot, or plantar pododermatitis, is essentially an abscess …
If you are a new chicken owner and have been browsing the various chicken groups online, you’ve probably come across a few discussions on Coccidia in young birds. Let’s discuss coccidiosis in chickens: the causes, treatments, and cures. If you’re new to raising chickens, and want to learn more, this book is a great start! All …
Along with owning chickens comes some new territory as far as illness and disease go. Learning about some of the more common diseases will help you to gain a better understanding of what to look for and how to tackle them should they arise. Marek’s disease in chickens is one of the most common illnesses found …
Flies, the ever-present pests of summer … And if you own chickens, you know just how annoying they can be. If you wonder how to get rid of flies in the chicken coop, you’ll love our list of easy ways to take control of the fly population so you can have happy chickens! How To …
In the late 1800s, seeking to create a healthy cross-breed that would lay eggs well and provide meat for the table, William Cook of Kent, England began crossing several different breeds of chickens. Eventually, the results of his experiments created a large, attractive, well-laying chicken that he named after his village, Orpington. Buff Orpington chickens …
With glossy black feathers that reflect the light in a blue and green iridescence and gorgeous red combs, black Australorp chickens are beautiful birds that will make your barnyard welcoming and interesting. They have calm, gentle demeanors and will be an asset to any flock. These birds are champion layers, and they make excellent pet …
If you, or someone you know, are interested in keeping chickens but don’t think you have enough room to provide to the flock, you may be considering raising bantam chicken! Bantam chickens are very small in comparison to standard chicken breeds and require less coop space as a result. In this guide, I will discuss …
When it comes to raising a healthy flock of hens, one of the most important factors is the type of feed that you use. Although with so many different types of chicken feed on the market today, choosing the right feed for your hens may seem difficult, in this article, I will lay out the …