Having bedding on the floor of a chicken brooder is crucial for several reasons – it keeps the baby chicks from slipping around, prevents leg deformities, and plays a key role in keeping the brooder hygienic. Several types of bedding can be used in a chicken brooder, but what bedding is the best choice? The…
Raising chickens at home, on a lot, or homestead is a very rewarding activity that has the potential to, at the very least, produce food for the table and ideally earn extra revenue. However, several factors conspire against the small-scale chicken farmer, not the least of which is the budgeted cost of feed. Tightly controlling…
Chickens are scavengers and will generally eat what is in front of them. However, they need a balanced diet that requires a surprisingly complex balance of nutrients, including protein, minerals, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and water. But what leftovers and table scraps are safe for chickens? Adding nutrients to your chicken diets by feeding them leftovers…
It’s a contradiction in terms, but getting clean by having a dust bath is one of the most important (and enjoyable) activities in a chicken’s life. Dust bathing is a combination of good fun and good health, and unlike human children, young chicks don’t need to be persuaded to take a bath. But just why…
Raising chicks is a fun task, but a lot of responsibility is tied to it. You must ensure your chicks have everything they need to grow into strong and healthy adults, including warmth. There are two primary methods to keep your chicks warm, but which one is better; heating plates or lamps? Heating plates are…
Chicken owners in very cold regions of the world face the challenge of preventing their flock’s water from freezing during winter. Chickens need a constant supply of drinking water, so it is critical to keep their water from freezing. To prevent chickens’ water from freezing, use a big, black plastic tub and float ping-pong balls…
When keeping chickens, you may find yourself stepping into your coop and finding your chickens eating their eggs. It is the last thing any chicken owner wants to see. I found one of my chickens eating her egg a few months ago, and I knew I needed to take action and find out how to…
Chickens are becoming popular backyard pets as more people try to live within a budget and as self-sustainable as possible. However, not everyone knows what you should and should not feed your chickens. With beans being cheap and easy to find, many people wonder if they can give them to their chickens. Well, let’s find…
Chickens are not only great at providing fresh eggs but also help with bug control and make excellent pets as they are quite social. Therefore, it is not surprising that people like raising a flock of their own. As exciting as it is to raise chicks in your backyard, it can also be scary when…
Every chick deserves a section of prime real estate in your backyard, and just like the Kardashian penthouse, you can expect a lot of shenanigans and drama to play out in the Henhouse. So make sure you give them a pad worthy of the drama queens they are. As far as chicken coops go, you…