Chicken

Are you looking to control or manage breeding in your flock? Or do you want to know the differences between roosters and hens? Either way, you’ve stopped at the right page. Distinguishing male and female chickens can be tricky for both novice and experienced farmers. This rings true, especially if the birds are young. But … Read more

Aggression is a common trait in the males of many species and roosters are no different. For many years, humans even took advantage of this and turned it into a sport, with some chickens being bred specifically to fight. However, aggression is a problem for many backyard farmers. Overly aggressive chickens can harm or kill … Read more

Whether you’re a chicken enthusiast or raise chickens for commercial reasons, it’s crucial to understand how to keep them healthy and safe. What better way to do that than learning about common health conditions that might afflict them? In today’s segment, we will dive into one of the most prevalent chicken health conditions: Sour Crop. … Read more

Are your favorite feathered archeologists back at it again? Digging up miniature holes in your backyard and sabotaging your potted plants outdoors? Well, your feathered buddies are passing a clear message, “Make us a dust spa.” For the same reasons you visit a spa, chickens dust bathe to relax, enhance their health, and stay clean. … Read more

Are you looking for the sweetest and friendliest chicken breeds to add to your backyard flock? Like most domesticated animals, chickens can provide their owners with companionship. Some breeds form deep bonds to a point where their owners can hold, cuddle, and pet them without any worry of pecking or scratches. As a fact, chickens … Read more

Most chicken owners will have to make the decision to kill their chickens at some point. Many find this part of chicken ownership disconcerting, but it is often inevitable if not necessary. There are many good reasons why you may need to kill your chicken. For some backyard farmers, it will even be a regular … Read more

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder but there are some chicken breeds that will stand out in any flock. Pretty chickens are not a passing fad. Many breeds exist today because breeders more than a century ago were trying to create birds that would be great for exhibition. The spectrum of pretty … Read more

Choosing the best chicken bedding or litter remains a highly debated topic in poultry keeping. Most chicken farmers stand firmly behind their top choices. And while there are various chicken bedding options, you must get the facts before settling for a specific material. Besides comfort, good chicken bedding should also control odor, reduce moisture, and … Read more

Are you in the market for a worthwhile blue egg layer for your next big breeding project? Or do you wish to add a unique breed to your flock? It’s no secret that blue eggs stand out from our usual traditional brown and white eggs. They have a distinct visual appeal that adds beauty to … Read more

Don’t you just love it when your hens give your fresh, nutritious eggs? Whether you are raising chickens for home or commercial egg production, it’s crucial to select the best egg-laying chicken breeds to enjoy incredible rewards. But this can seem impossible if you don’t know where to start. Because there are many egg-laying chicken … Read more