Let’s face it, this year (Covid) has meant holidays are few and far between. But, it’s coming up Christmas, so hopefully, you will be having a break. Whether you’re taking a short time away from your flock or a couple of weeks, with a little careful...
Backyard chickens need access to a balanced layer feed to ensure their good health and delicious, nutritious eggs. But there are ways to save money on chicken feed without compromising your flock’s health. 1. Free range Probably the easiest (and least expensive)...
Backyard chickens enjoy spending most of their time in a garden. This is where they scratch the ground for worms, bugs, and small rodents. The garden also provides a safe haven away from the prying eyes of predators. At the same time, plants in the garden shield...
Whether you’ve hatched them yourself or acquired them from a breeder, your new chicks are sure to enrich your life. But how can you tell the gender of your new birds? Under normal conditions, a group of chicks generally hatch with 50-55 percent males and 50-45 percent...
Chickens get very uncomfortable in warm and hot weather, however they do need some sunlight to survive. Just like humans, chickens need sunshine too. The UV rays from the sun provide essential Vitamin D to both people and pets. Vitamin D is essential for backyard...
The chicken comb sits on top of the head and in a healthy hen is likely to be red, plump, and glossy, this often denotes she’s in lay. The comb is made up of collagen fibers in the form of protein bundles, similar to that of a rubber band, helping to give the comb its...
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