So, you find yourself with a rooster and you’re starting to wonder if you better brush up on your sprint or if you can figure out how to live in harmony with this majestic, and sometimes temperamental, alarm clock. While I can’t guarantee that you can tame any terrorizing rooster, there are some ways to …
Wry Neck in Chickens: What is it? Causes, treatment and prevention Wry neck, also known as torticollis, twisted neck, or stargazing, is a surprisingly common condition amongst chickens and other poultry. It is particularly a problem for young chicks. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and if left untreated, wry neck has the potential …
I feel like this is the question that literally no one is asking and yet, there are times in the chicken tending journey where the thought inevitably crosses our minds … Should I get a rooster? Or, if you weren’t proactively considering whether or not you should get a rooster, you may be in a …
6 Quick Tips for Keeping Chickens Warm and Healthy in the Winter Winter can be a challenging time for chicken owners, not being prepared for cold weather can pose a number of risks to your flock. It’s important to properly care for your chickens during this time to ensure their health and well-being. Here are …
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We all know the battle cry that happens every year: “Spring Chicks Are Here!” Raising a spring hatch of little chicks has its benefits, namely, *loads* of hens laying eggs and warmer weather in which to grow up. But in much of the U.S. there is actually plenty of time on the calendar for September …
What?! Chicks are loveable and adorable and just so sweet! How can chicks be no fun? Find out…
If you’re a chicken owner, then you should be aware of the dangers of coccidiosis. This deadly disease can affect both chickens and other animals and can often be fatal. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at what coccidiosis is, how to recognize the symptoms, and how to treat it. We’ll also discuss …
Summer – it may take a while to arrive sometimes, but once those high temperatures set in, there’s no doubt that summertime is the right time to be more diligent about preventing or relieving heat stress for your poultry. Here is a quick list of ways we can help our feathered friends in the backyard …
If you’ve decided to raise chickens for eggs, nesting boxes will be an important part of your coop and run planning. Here’s a quick fact list to help you set your chickens up to be successful layers! Security. Oddly, security means something slightly different to your hens than it means to you. Think back to …
If you’re planning to raise chickens for egg-laying purposes, you’re eventually going to have to figure out the answer to the question, “what’s a nest box?” Notice that we said “figure out the answer” not “learn the answer.” There really isn’t one answer to this question because different chickens, and different chicken farmers, have different …
