How to Protect Your Backyard Chickens from Predators: A Guide to Protecting Backyard Chickens from Predators in 2024. ~ White Hen Running in the Yard
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Deadly Threats: How to Protect Your Feathered Friends from Backyard Chicken Predators ~ A Guide to Protecting Backyard Chickens from Predators in 2024.

ByLeanne

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…

Hemp Bedding ~ Growing Green Hemp Plants Inside Greenhouse
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Revolutionary Hemp Bedding for Chickens: 2024’s Sustainable Solution

ByLeanne

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…

Laying Hen: from chick to hen
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Hatching Eggs to Laying Hen: A 2025 Guide to Chicken Development under a Mother Hen

ByLeanne

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). Laying hens are the stars of any farm, providing not only companionship but also a regular supply of fresh eggs….

Optimal Lighting Hours for Maximum Egg Production Beige Egg Inside a White Bag - from Backyard Chickens

The Ultimate Guide to Optimal Lighting Hours for Egg Production ~ ( Hint: 14-16 Hours ) or How to Get More Eggs Consistently

ByLeanne

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…

Avian Influenza or Bird Flu ~ A Man Feeding Pigeons
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2024 ~ Avian Influenza ~ How to Prevent Avian Influenza in Poultry (highly pathogenic avian influenza)

ByLeanne

Introduction: Avian Influenza in Poultry (highly pathogenic avian influenza) Due to the recent news articles about Avian Influenza, also known as bird flu, I thought a quick post might be helpful. The outbreak of Avian Influenza has raised concerns among the public and authorities alike. If you own poultry, staying informed about Avian Influenza and…

Why Do Roosters Attack Humans ~ roosters attacking Stories from the Farm Chicken Stories - True Stories - Close-Up Photo of Two Chickens Fighting
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Why Do Roosters Attack Humans?

ByLeanne

Introduction: Why Do Roosters Attack Humans? What does it mean when a rooster attacks you? Understanding rooster behavior There are many opinions and theories about why roosters choose to attack humans. Many people have owned roosters, and many different stories and experiences have been shared for years. Usually, it is due to territorial instincts or…

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Why Does My Rooster Attack Me? How to Prevent a Rooster Attack in 2024

ByLeanne

Introduction: The problem of rooster aggression towards humans. In this blog post titled Why Does My Rooster Attack Me? How to Prevent a Rooster Attack in 2024, I aim to explain the causes behind rooster attacks and provide effective preventive measures. I help you understand the reasons behind rooster attacks and find practical solutions. I…

Poultry Flock Protection ~ Photo of a Brown Fox with a Chipmunk on It's Mouth
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Poultry Flock Protection: Maremma Dogs as Guardians of the Chicken Coop ~ 1 Simple Solution to Safeguard Your Poultry Flock

ByLeanne

Introduction: Poultry Flock Protection: In the heart of our idyllic poultry yard, under the warm embrace of the Australian sun, a silent threat lurks in the shadows—predators: foxes, snakes, rats, cats, and even goannas, among others, eyeing our cherished feathered companions. While the usual suspects, foxes and birds of prey, appear in most discussions on…

Build a Chicken Coop ~ Chicken Care ~ Person Feeding White Chicken Outdoor
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10 Easy Steps: Build a Chicken Coop: The Ultimate Guide! for 6 Hens

ByLeanne

Build a Chicken Coop ~ This structure is designed to be a robust, stable, and permanent fixture in your backyard. I. Introduction ~ Build a Chicken Coop Importance of a Shelter Hello and welcome to my blog ~ The Chook Chick. When raising my backyard chickens, I’ve learned that simplicity is key. I don’t claim…

Pecking order in chickens

What is the Pecking Order in Chickens? The Ultimate Guide 2025

ByLeanne

What is the Pecking Order in Chickens? A social ranking system among chickens establishes order within a flock, with each bird having a rank. Higher-ranked chickens dominate those lower in the hierarchy. Yes, it’s a thing just like human workers on job sites 😉 Why is it Called the Pecking Order? The term “pecking order”…