GET STARTED on the Chicken Coop Clean-Up… 🐓 Hello there, chicken lovelies, my Tribe 🧜♂️ of fellow Chicken Enthusiasts! 🔱 Let’s get into a Chicken Coop Clean-Up this Saturday! Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and make this Saturday count? What a glorious sunny Saturday to take this opportunity to have our feathered…
Introduction To ensure our chickens enjoy the most comfort and well-being, we must go beyond providing ample food and water. One crucial aspect of poultry management is creating an environment for our poultry to roost or perch. What we consider a comfortable and cozy bed for a good night’s sleep differs markedly from what chickens…
No is the short answer. See the YouTube video below if you want to skip the reading. Chickens do not have teeth, so let’s get this straight. They have beaks instead of teeth, which they use to peck and eat their food. They also have a gizzard, a muscular part of their stomach, which helps…
If you’ve recently embarked on the delightful journey of raising chickens, you might wonder, “How long do these feathered friends actually live?” In this comprehensive article, we’ll crack open the mystery and explore the fascinating world of chicken lifespans. The Basics: Chicken Lifespan ~ How long do chickens live? A chicken can often strut its…
Why do Roosters become mean? In the “Tranquil” world of backyard poultry keeping, a sudden peck or lunge from a once-trusted rooster can leave even the most experienced chicken keeper bewildered, “Why do you attack me, Rooster? I thought you were my friend?” Join us as we check into the complex dynamics of rooster behavior,…
NO, you should not let your chickens eat avocados! Introduction Did you know that you should not feed your chickens avocado? They usually will not eat them, but sadly, they will sometimes. You should not give avocados to chickens; they usually know what is good for them and will not eat them. I have written…
Introduction to Backyard Chicken Predators Keeping backyard chickens can be rewarding, but it comes with the responsibility of protecting your feathered companions from potential predators. Where I live on a hilly and windy farm in Australia, it presents its challenges. In this article, we’ll explore practical tips to ensure the safety and well-being of your…
Introduction: Welcome to my blog, chicken fanciers! I want to try hemp bedding for my backyard chickens, so I thought I would post about this topic. Maybe you could let me know what you think or have found out about this product. Is it expensive? Is it worth the money? How long did you use…
The Fascinating Journey of a Chicken’s Life from Chick to Laying Hen ~ A Brief Overview Chickens have a pretty exciting life journey. They hatch from an egg to become full-fledged laying hens (if female). A Chicken comes from an egg, as you may already well know. We will not be discussing roosters or rooster…
The Ultimate Guide to Optimal Lighting Hours for Egg Production (Hint: 14 – 16 Hours) Laying Chickens: Shedding Light on the Question of How Many Hours Light Do Chickens Need To Lay Eggs? Hello, fellow chicken lovers. Quick Answer: 14 to 16 Hours is the optimal lighting hours for egg production. BUT there is so…