Expert tips and tricks for backyard chicken keeping
What Are Red Mites? Red mites, also known as poultry red mites or chicken mites, are tiny external parasites that feed on the blood of chickens. They are nocturnal feeders, meaning they hide in cracks and crevices of the coop during the day and come out at night to...
The scales on the legs of healthy chickens are smooth and flat. However, if you notice the scales on your chicken's legs peeling, flaking, or appearing dry, rough, crusty, and uneven, your chicken may be suffering from scaly leg mites. Over time, thick white scabs...
If you are new to chicken keeping, don't be alarmed to see your chooks rolling around like crazy in the dirt. It can look hilarious, but also a bit strange. Rest assured this is a completely natural chicken behavior. And quite literally, is a chicken taking a bath!...
Stay Organic and Toxin-Free in the home too! *Homemade Fly Traps These easy-to-make at-home paper strips are amazing at trapping all types of flying bugs and will always be preferable to toxic sprays and/or lamps. The paper is easily changeable if it becomes full....