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Spotlight on Sussex Chickens 10 Mar 2012 | 01:31 pm
Sussex chickens are among the oldest chicken breeds and they are still very popular among homesteaders and farmers today. They are a great dual-purpose breed, capable of consistent egg production even...
Four Ways to Treat Chicken Lice 3 Sep 2011 | 05:46 am
Like mites, lice are a parasite that may infect your chickens from time to time. Lice will live beneath your chickens’ feathers, lay eggs there, and suck blood from your chickens’ bodies. Although lic...
3 Steps to Caring for Your Molting Hen 10 Aug 2011 | 08:51 am
Molting is a natural process chickens undergo, usually once each year. Although chickens usually molt in the fall, when the daylight hours begin to decrease, you may find that your chickens molt in th...
Foods to Never Feed to Your Chickens 9 Aug 2011 | 06:07 am
One of the best things about chickens is that they will eat—and thoroughly enjoy—so many of your table scraps. Not only does this eliminate your food waste, but feeding your chickens treats like melon...
3 Steps to Treating Scaly Leg Mites 6 Aug 2011 | 06:40 am
Mites are a common problem in the summer, especially if your chickens are free-range for some or all of their day. There are actually many different types of mites that prey on chickens and cause vary...
Oyster Shells and Grit: 2 Food Supplements Your Chickens Need 6 Aug 2011 | 03:10 am
Even if your chickens are eating an ideal, balanced diet that provides them with all the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients they need to be healthy and happy birds, there are two supplementary fo...
3 Huge Benefits of Free Ranging Your Chickens 5 Aug 2011 | 11:47 am
The decision to let your chickens free range or not is a tricky decision among backyard chicken raisers. Indeed, both methods of raising chickens have pros and cons, and the definition of “free range”...
Spotlight on Plymouth Rocks 5 Aug 2011 | 11:12 am
Plymouth Rock chickens are one of the most popular chicken breeds among small farmers and backyard homesteaders. They’re an incredibly versatile breed and one of the oldest varieties of chickens nativ...
3 Steps to Stopping a Broody Hen 29 Jul 2011 | 04:35 am
If you’re experiencing a decline in egg production among some of your hens, heat may be one explanation, but broodiness may be another. Unless you have a rooster in your flock to fertilize your hen’s ...
5 Easy Steps to Build a Misting Fan 26 Jul 2011 | 05:38 am
We all know how great a cool mist feels on a hot day, and guess what? Your chickens will think this feels pretty great, too! Fortunately, it’s very simple to construct a misting fan to keep your birds...
