So, What is the best way to clean dirty eggs? The part I enjoy the most as a chicken owner is collecting eggs. Each day I have to visit the coop in the hope of finding newly laid eggs. Indeed I come across a dozen eggs in the nesting boxes or somewhere in the corner. …

So, what are the many uses of eggshells? Many years of raising chickens have taught me one important lesson; nothing should go to waste. When I say nothing should be thrown away I mean everything related to poultry products. And one of the poultry products that most people overlook its significance is the eggshell. Read …

So, What can I do with my extra eggs? I have always observed the laying trend of my hens across the year. I can tell you that most of them lay more eggs in spring than at any other time of the year. They do so in preparation to hatch their eggs into new chicks. …

Why are ‘straight run’ chickens cheaper to buy? If you are a new-comer in poultry keeping, there are terms that will leave you more confused than before. One of such terms is ‘straight run’ chickens. This refers to the chickens or chicks that aren’t sexed prior to buying them. In other words, they are sold …

What are the disadvantages of dual-purpose chickens?  There are always two sides to every story. This also applies to raising chickens. As a seasoned chicken owner, I can gladly point out a few positive attributes of broilers, layers and dual-purpose chickens. Likewise, I can tell you the negative side of each one of the aforementioned …

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 …

The myriad of benefits associated with apple cider vinegar for chicken health include addressing respiratory problems, preventing heat stress, relieving pain, treating diarrhea, and combating lice and mites. ‘ Furthermore, its antimicrobial properties help keep your chickens’ water supply fresh. As a responsible bird owner, you can rely on this readily available product to ensure …

So, can ducks coexist with chickens? Yes! Ducks can coexist with chickens peacefully. As an experienced poultry farmer, I understand the needs of each bird. This has contributed so much to raising different types of poultry successfully. In this regard, keeping a mixed flock is a reality and anyone can do it.   If you have …

Here is the question, is raising chickens worth it? Absolutely yes! Before I got started with keeping chickens there are a set of questions I strived to find their correct answers. The first question that crossed my mind was whether I was making the right investment or not. This is the kind of dilemma that …