I have always enjoyed watching my free ranging chickens eat while roaming the yard. It’s definitely hard to tell the different kinds of foods that chickens eat. I’ve learned that they are omnivorous and are bound to take in anything coming their way. But, that does not mean that you should let them consume anything, …
So, how long can a chicken go without water? Taking care of my chickens involves quite a lot. For instance, I have to shelter them, provide adequate security, feed them, and provide clean water to keep them hydrated. Water is a basic need for all animals, including chickens. That is why you need to consider …
The question is, why are my chickens losing their feathers? Keeping chickens comes with its own challenges. Some of these challenges are just normal physical changes that occur from time to time. One such change that I came to notice was the loss of feathers among my chickens. This incident got me worried until I …
What are the benefits of mealworms for my chickens? For my flock of chickens to stay happy, healthy and productive I have to provide them with a balanced diet. This is because I understand the importance of all the nutrients found in different types of chicken feed. These nutrients are carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins, and …
Pro Tips For a Cleaner Hen House So, What are the top pro tips for a cleaner hen house? One of the best practices in poultry farming is maintaining a healthy environment around the chickens. This practice helps me to minimize performance challenges while maximizing productivity. After all, I believe that cleaning and disinfecting my …
So, what are the benefits of apple cider vinegar for chicken health? At first, I didn’t understand what apple cider vinegar does to chickens health until after consulting a friend. At the time of the consultation, I did not have any idea how it worked. But after giving my birds for a while, I realized …
Why should I build a dust bath for my chickens? The first time I saw my chickens playing in the dust I didn’t understand why they were so. I thought they were just creating a mess in the landscape and nothing else. Such assumptions are common among new chicken owners who may not understand the …
So, What is the easiest way to cull a chicken? As a chicken owner, I can point out a few differences in my flock in terms of productivity, age and health. Through these differences, I’m able to know which birds to cull and which one to spare. This is important especially when you are raising …
So, why did my hens stop laying eggs? One of the reasons why I raise chickens is to have a constant supply of fresh eggs for my family. But my greatest fear is to wake up and find out that some of my hens have stopped laying. As far as I know, this is inevitable …
So, How do you vacation when your chickens don’t? One of the challenging parts of raising backyard chickens is leaving them when I’m going on a vacation. Since I cherish my birds so much, I get torn between looking after them and taking my holiday. No matter how passionate I am about my flock. I …
