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Chicken Saddle? A Chicken Wearing a Protective Saddle – Yes or No? Why? Can I Make One? Believe it or not, a chicken saddle serves a practical purpose. I know I thought it was just a gimmick, too, for a long time. But it’s not. It really is a thing! And it works! These fabric…
Caring for Chickens Introduction Caring for chickens requires attention to their needs throughout the year, especially during extreme seasonal changes. The two worst seasons for chickens are Winter and Summer. Chickens face unique challenges in both winter and summer and understanding how to properly care for them during these times can help make sure they…
Spoil your chickens with a dust bath. A dust bath is not necessarily essential for chickens’ health and well-being, but it makes them feel great and may help control some pests, like red mites and lice. Chickens take dust baths to clean their feathers, remove parasites like mites and lice, and maintain good skin and…
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…
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…