…on the coop floor, and especially nibbling on the toes of sleeping chickens, will disturb the chickens’ sleep, discouraging them from roosting inside. Rats are attracted by feed in troughs…
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…chickens: Bacteria causes omphalitis in chicks, colibacilosis in young birds, paratyphoid in mature chickens, and tuberculosis in aging chickens. All chickens are susceptible to infectious coryza and staphylococcosis. Viruses cause…
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…you would need to cross black with splash. And, unlike lavender chickens, blue chickens are not all the same shade of blue. Shredder Gene Lavender chickens were created from black…
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…range chickens produce more nutritious eggs. Outdoor feeders also free up more space inside the coop for the chickens themselves, which can be an important issue for a family flock…
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…poisoning. A typical indication of botulism poisoning is finding healthy chickens, sick chickens, and dead chickens all at the same time. Botulism in poultry is easily avoided through careful sanitation…
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…and DE, only chickens that actually dust bathe benefit from the anti-parasitic effects. Will Chickens Use It? Most chickens so instinctively dust bathe that even baby chicks in a brooder…
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The best number of chickens for your backyard flock relates to both your goal in having chickens and the type of environment you can provide. Here are four ways to…
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Keeping chickens in the garden may be picturesque, but chickens can do a lot of damage in a surprisingly short time, especially to freshly planted seeds or tender sprouts. A…
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Chickens that spend nights within an enclosed coop will be protected from predators that prowl after dark. Chickens naturally want to “come home to roost,” although they may need to…
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…the same calling sound, and don’t make that sound at any time other than when you deliberately want to call your chickens. Since eating is one of a chicken’s…
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