Ok, now the question is, how do you stop roosters from crowing? Now that I know why roosters crow, I can comfortably tolerate their peculiar noise. But for a new chicken owner, this can pose some challenges when it comes to making these birds quiet. Luckily, there are numerous ways of stopping these male birds …
The sound of my roosters is a constant reminder of a new dawn. Their phenomenon crowing marks daybreak and the beginning of a brand new day full of activities. How these birds keep their precise crowing time remains a mystery. And every chicken owner has been intrigued by their punctuality in crowing, especially during early …
So, what kind of chicken is a capon? Nothing is as fascinating as watching your chickens play in the backyard or perching inside the coop. More intriguing is the sight of different sizes of male chickens, not to mention their vibrant plumage. This is where I develop an interest in differentiating these birds. In the …
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 …
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, 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, what does a chicken’s wattles and comb indicate? Changes in the appearance of your chicken’s comb and wattles can indicate if your bird has some internal issues. Having raised chickens for many years, I can easily tell if they are healthy or not. Normally, a healthy bird will have a bright rosy red wattle …
