So, the question lingering at the back of your mind should be, “How many square feet per chicken in a coop?” This depends on several factors. But key among them is the breed and, of course, the size of the coop itself. The first question is how many square feet per chicken are in a …
Here I will try to give you a rough idea about the size of the chicken coop suitable for 10 chickens. But before I embarked on the long journey of keeping chickens in my backyard, I had the impression that one needs a large portion of land to get started-perhaps, an acre or so, but …
Every chicken owner knows how much space chickens need to roost. This comes about due to many years of experience in keeping chickens. But you need to realize that each breed has its own needs when it comes to roosting, and that is precisely what we’re going to discuss at length. So, how much space …
There is a lot of misconception surrounding backyard chickens. While others are true, some are just hearsay and speculations. So, I don’t get surprised when I hear different people ask whether backyard chickens are noisy. We will find the truth, whether this is an assumption or a fact. So, are backyard chickens noisy? In general, …
We are yet to find out whether this is true or just an allegation. But here is the question, do backyard chickens have Salmonella? Mostly, Salmonella is contracted from undercooked poultry products such as eggs. At the mention of the term “salmonella,” almost every backyard chicken owner freaks out. One in every 20, 000 eggs has …
So, is it true that backyard chickens attract rats? Yes, backyard chickens do indeed attract rats, and that’s a fact. Their droppings and feed are responsible for the presence of these small rodents around their coop. So, it’s right to say there’s an existing correlation between increased rodent populations and backyard chickens. Seeing rats near …
For your backyard chickens to stay healthy, they need a complete and well-balanced diet. So, what do backyard chickens eat? As an experienced chicken owner, I can proudly say that healthy, productive, and happy chickens result from what they feed on. But the question is, what should you feed your backyard chicken to keep them …
As a beginner, I had to overcome all the hurdles and constraints that come with keeping chickens for the first time, and my effort paid off. And here I am, ready to guide you on your quest to find the best chicken breeds for beginners. When I made up my mind to start keeping chickens, …
Many years of keeping chickens have exposed me to all vices that these domestic birds display under certain circumstances. That’s when I came to learn that no two chicken breeds have the same behavior. Some are docile, while others are highly aggressive, but a handful are considered friendly. The question most asked is “What are …
As a chicken keeper, I have always been fascinated by different breeds of layers and wondered which was the best backyard chicken for eggs. After a few discussions with other like-minded chicken owners, I concluded that different keepers have mixed feelings about backyard chickens for eggs. Inasmuch as we all have our choices when it …
