If you’re raising chickens for eggs, then there’s no way you can do without nesting boxes. But, how many nesting boxes per chicken is ideal? It’s not always an easy answer. But, as a rule of thumb, you should provide at least one nesting box per 3 to 4 hens. Anything less than this number …
I believe that every chicken keeper should be aware of all equipment and devices that make this business a reality. With the right knowledge, I feel that everything will go according to plan and the results will be something to behold. That is why the rollaway egg box comes into question and we are going …
When it comes to the baby chick brooder, there are several factors you need to consider. One of those factors is the size. Indeed, the size will be determined by the number of chicks you are intending to raise. With the right size, your baby chicks will stay comfortable and have enough space to move …
Feeding my chickens has always been my duty and hobby as well. Chickens feed on almost anything they perceive edible because they are naturally omnivores. For some time now I have tried out sweet potatoes and my flock seems to like this new delicacy, to say the least. So, can chickens eat sweet potatoes? Yes, …
In the course of keeping chickens, you will come to notice some changes among a certain group of hens. The changes are usually behavioral, especially when it is a broody hen season. Let’s learn more about this change of behavior and what initiates it among your flock of birds. So, what is a brooder chicken? …
Chickens enjoy many different fruits and vegetables. If you are wanting to treat your flock, and are wondering “can chickens eat bananas?” – the answer is YES! My chickens absolutely love this tasty snack! Not only are they a yummy addition to their diet, but they also can benefit your birds with a great source …
Every hen can lay an egg daily but can a chicken lay more than one egg a day? How many eggs do chickens lay in a day? It can take between 24 and 26 hours for an egg to develop, no matter how many weeks of age within the hen before it’s ready to be …
Every chicken owner knows how much space do chickens need to roost. This comes about as a result of many years of experience in keeping chickens. But one thing you need to realize is that each breed has its own needs when it comes to roosting and that is exactly what we’re going to discuss …
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 are backyard chickens noisy? Whether this is an assumption or a fact, we will find out the truth. So, are backyard chickens noisy? In general, …
At the mention of the term “salmonella”, almost every backyard chicken owner freaks out. Whether this is true or just an allegation, we are yet to find out. But here is the question, do backyard chickens have Salmonella? Mostly, Salmonella is contracted from undercooked poultry products such as eggs. One in every 20, 000 eggs has been …
