During the warmer spring and summer months, chickens are commonly affected by external parasites, like mites. Chicken mites are vampiric, feeding on the birds’ blood during the night while they roost. What should you do if you find mites on your chickens or in the coop? To get rid of a chicken mite infestation, you…
While not all pecking is because of bullying, when it is persistent and directed at a specific chicken or group of chickens, you can assume that it’s more than a pecking order activity. Bullying is common in any chicken run, but it can become severe, so it needs to be stopped as soon as possible.…
Which Is Best: Broody Hen Vs. Incubator? – Pros & Cons There are two methods for hatching a clutch of chicken eggs – using a broody hen or an incubator. If you have never hatched eggs before, you may be wondering which method is the easiest and most reliable. If you incubate eggs under a…
Getting chickens’ feeding routine right is key to keeping your flock healthy and productive. To establish a healthy feeding schedule, you must know how much and when to feed your chickens. Chickens must be fed at least twice a day – in the morning and later in the afternoon. They prefer smaller meals more frequently…
Chickens are curious fowls, known to peck at just about anything – and herbs are no exception! Fortunately, many culinary herbs provide a boost of nutrients and health benefits for your girl. However, which of these leafy greens are best for your hens? Most culinary herbs are good for chickens. Aromatic herbs like basil, mint,…
Chickens are omnivores that naturally enjoy eating a varied range of foods – seeds and grains, worms and insects, leafy greens, vegetables, and fruits. Chickens can eat most fruits, but there are a few notable exceptions! Fruits that chickens can eat are berries, pome fruits, melons, stone fruit, and tropical fruits like coconuts, bananas, mangoes,…
Ducklings in the wild have a very different diet from those kept as pets. Ducklings require nutrient-rich food to help them grow and become good swimmers. Therefore, the nutritional requirements of ducklings differ significantly from that of adult ducks, and simply giving them the same food can be detrimental to the health of your ducklings.…
Chickens are intelligent, friendly, curious creatures reared by more and more people worldwide. It can be a very rewarding activity but is also challenging. Healthy happy chickens need constant care, a secure, spacious environment, with essentials such as nesting boxes, covered coops, and perches as well as accessories like dust bowls, toys and of course…
Keeping chickens can be very rewarding, no matter where you keep them, in your backyard in the city or a farm in the country. The one thing the city and countryside have are predators. Predators love the taste of fresh chicken and won’t hesitate to make one of your ladies its next meal, so how…
Chickens are not particularly fickle when it comes to eating, so giving them treats needn’t be difficult or expensive. However, some treats can make your chickens get utterly excited. You can give your chickens treats specific to a goal (other than their happiness), such as healthy and strong eggs or improved gut health. You can…