If you have ever owned a chicken, then you know that a chicken is not a puppy. They will not run with you on the trail or lie down for you to pet their tummies. It’d be fun if you could run through fields with your chicken perched on your shoulder like a pirate’s parrot. …
Raising Chickens
Raising chickens is a rewarding experience, but there are a few key things to know before getting started. If you’ve been thinking about adding a flock to your backyard, you’ll want to set them up for success right from the start. This advice comes from a video shared by Earth, Nails & Tails, which lays out …
If you’ve ever had a rooster charge at you, wings flapping and spurs ready, you know how intimidating they can be! A recent video by The_Redneck_Randy shows firsthand what it’s like to deal with an aggressive rooster and how to handle the situation safely. Roosters are naturally protective of their flock, but when that instinct turns …
When the winter chill blankets the landscape with snow, backyard chicken keepers might worry that their feathered friends are feeling cooped up. Snow days can be exciting for humans, especially children, but chickens will stop their normal foraging activities, affecting their mood and health. Ensuring chickens remain active and engaged during these frosty days is …
Worms are a common ailment in backyard flocks. As a chicken owner, it’s scary when your babies aren’t doing well. In this article, we will discuss the 6 most common types of worms in chickens, how to detect and treat them and prevent them from coming back. Common Types of Worms in Chickens It’s so …
As a chicken owner, you will inevitably experience a respiratory disease within your flock at some point. Chickens are notorious for respiratory ailments. Today, we’ll look at respiratory diseases in chickens, what causes them, how you can take steps to avoid them, and how to treat them. Respiratory Diseases In Chickens There are several types …
Are you thinking of getting some chickens this spring? That’s a great idea and a lot of fun, but before you get your first baby chick, let’s look at what you need to know before you get chickens so that you can enjoy the journey and not be surprised. What you need to know before …
You may notice in the fall that your chickens begin to lose their feathers. This can be alarming if you are experiencing it for the first time, but it is actually a normal occurrence called molting. Let’s take a look at what is molting in chickens and why it happens. If you go out to …
If you own chickens, you’ve probably noticed that everything likes to eat them. Predators see chickens as an easy meal and it is our job as their keepers to protect them from wild animals and neighboring dogs. Sometimes, even your own dogs may think that your chickens are a fun play toy. Learning how to …
As you plan your chicken flock, you, like many others, might want to get chickens that lay different colored eggs. We’re all used to the white and brown eggs you can buy at the grocery store. But did you know there there are some chickens that lay green, blue, gray, pink, olive, and other colored …