Chicken Behavior: What Yoes Your Chickens Body Language Tell You?
Have you ever noticed one of your chickens shake its tail feathers? How about wipe its beak on you? Here are some main reasons for behaviors like these! Chickens, no matter how funny they look, are...
View ArticleWhat is the Best Chicken for a Pet?
Chickens are wonderful and intelligent birds. With their silly antics and strange appearance, they are a delightful addition to any backyard. If you are looking for a perfect indoors pet chicken, look...
View ArticleBullying: When and How to Intervene
Bullying can be a serious problem. Whether its minor or major, it affects the health of your flock. In this article I will go over what bullying can look like, when it is important to intervene, and...
View ArticleMy experience using a no-crow collar
This article is incomplete! I mistakenly thought it would save in draft form rather than publishing it right away. I'll try to finish it up in the next few days. I need a bit more time to get the...
View ArticleTwelve chickens on the kitchen table....
This is a 'brain dump' of all my thoughts and actions of our first incubating and hatching journey - from receiving the eggs to popping the chicks into the brooder. It's purpose is for me to be able to...
View ArticleMy Coop
My coop is a converted shed. I've had chickens for over 10 years. I started with a mix of heritage breeds ... they are so pretty! RIP: Russian Orloff (Phoenix), Silver Laced Wyandotte (Lacy), Golden...
View ArticleProlapsed cloaca treatment, 3 week old chick
Thought this might help others. I’ve recently treated and successfully healed prolapsed cloaca in 3 week old Partridge Cochin chick, never had to treat prolapsed cloaca in a chick before, typically...
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Recycling an Old Horse Shelter into a Turkey, Duck & Chicken Coop & Run with...
(This article is still in progress) It all began with adopting a Silkie Rooster, hatching 11 chicks and raising 7 ducks..... now we have a Large Coop, 2 turkeys, ducks and 16 chickens (all broody )....
View ArticleCooler Waterer
Credit for my idea goes to Muddy Hill Farms and their cooler adapter for insulated Coolers. When I purchased them, they were $26 for 4 of them. They lasted two summers but this third summer. I decided...
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Chick-Inn Ranch
So we had the urge for chickens but I was to cheap to buy a plan. This is the different stages of our build without plans! 1. Made the base and frame functional BUT lite enough to be able to carry it...
View ArticleWholesome homemade feed 2
I thought it might be useful to write up what’s changed and what’s stayed the same since I wrote the article on wholesome homemade feed for last year’s article writing competition...
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Owls 🦉 How to Deter
We've lived in Arizona for 30 years. In 2012 our friend and neighbor Lou passed. He would put rocks up on the top columns of his patio for doves to nest. Doves are horrible nest builders and often...
View ArticleHelp baby chick has strange bugs on it
I noticed my 3 day old chick has some strange tiny bugs slithering on it it was a clear/brown and quick. I could only see it on my black chick as the other two are white. We got the chicks from a...
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Momma silkie and 9 chicks
top left chick is Silkie barred rock cross. The other 8 are pure barred rocks.3 days old.
View ArticleHow Bad Are Snakes?
Snakes are actually great! I hope I help you learn a bit more throughout this article! I hope to continue to add on to it every once in a while but I feel this is a good starting point that has a good...
View ArticleAdopt Chickens in Need
Hello everyone! Are you looking to start a little farm, or add new members to your flock? You're probably looking into buying chicks from a hatchery. And maybe that's what will work best for you. But...
View ArticleHelp sexing my 9 week old Ayam Cemani
I bought 4 Ayam Cemani from a local breeder this one hatched on match 31. I am hoping for a roo out of the 4. I think I might have one look at the picture and tell me what you think!
View ArticleCaring for a Blind Chicken
Hey everyone! Meet Pinky (see pics below)! She is about 2 years old, and I adopted her four months ago. And she's blind. She requires lots of love and a little work, but she is happy and living with...
View ArticleAll About Anemia in Chickens
Anemia occurs when the blood doesn't have enough red blood cells, which are necessary to carry oxygen throughout the body. See causes of anemia below. Symptoms of anemia include: pale comb, lethargy,...
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