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How Much Space Do Chickens Need? A Guide to Coop and Run Size
One of the first questions new chicken keepers ask is how much space chickens need to stay healthy and happy. Giving your flock enough room helps reduce stress, prevents bullying, and keeps your coop cleaner and healthier.Understanding how much space chickens need in...
Supplements for Chickens: Why, When & What to Use
Feeding your flock well is the foundation of great backyard chicken keeping—but even the best layer feed doesn’t always tick every box. Just like us, chickens can benefit from supplements to keep them in top shape, especially during periods of stress, moulting,...
How to care for your rooster
Roosters are often seen as the protectors of the flock, but they need just as much care and attention as hens. Whether you have a single rooster or multiple, ensuring they remain healthy, happy, and well-behaved is key to maintaining harmony in your backyard. Here’s...
Looking After Your Flock During a Cyclone or Hurricane
Extreme weather events like cyclones (hurricanes in the U.S.) can be particularly destructive, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding. For backyard chicken keepers, preparation is key to ensuring your flock stays safe before, during, and after the storm....
Caring for Older Hens: Keeping Your Senior Chooks Happy and Healthy
As backyard chicken keepers, we often focus on raising chicks and maintaining egg production. But what about our older hens? Just like any pet, senior chooks deserve love, care, and a comfortable retirement. If your flock includes aging ladies who no longer lay as...
Basic Chicken Health Check
Keeping backyard chickens healthy and happy starts with regular chicken health checks. Chickens are experts at hiding illness, and by the time they show obvious symptoms, they may already be quite sick. A quick weekly health check can help you catch early warning...
Top Tips for Preventing Poopy Bums in Chickens
Keeping your chickens healthy and clean is essential for their well-being and productivity. One issue that many chicken owners encounter is the dreaded poopy bum. While it’s a common problem, the good news is that it’s preventable with proper care and attention to...
Why Your Chickens May Be Laying Dirty Eggs: Causes and Solutions
As a chicken owner, finding dirty eggs in the nesting box can be frustrating. Clean, spotless eggs are not only more appealing but also safer for consumption. If your chickens are consistently laying dirty eggs, it’s a sign that something in their environment, health,...
Stickfast Fleas on Chickens: Identification, Treatment, and Prevention
If you’ve noticed small, dark brown to black pests clinging stubbornly to your chickens' combs, wattles, or around their eyes, you may be dealing with stickfast fleas (Echidnophaga gallinacea). These tiny but resilient pests can cause discomfort, irritation, and even...