You might be wondering “when do chicks start laying eggs?” People tend to purchase their chicks in March. Around June, when they’re six to eight weeks old, owners start to wonder why they aren’t laying eggs yet. The short answer is: they’re not ready yet. The longer explanation involves their sexually mature status. Chicks who…
We’re going to delve into another topic related to the raising of baby chicks: Spraddle Leg. It’s a condition more common than you might think. Yet, some people who raise chicks don’t know what it is or what to do to correct it. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, keep reading! Or if…
Building your own DIY automatic coop door is easy with a ChickenGuard Automatic Coop Door Opener! (For this article, ChickenGuard provided us with a free Automatic Coop Door Opener. This article reflects my own personal opinions using this product). With the hot summers and chilly winters (with lots of freezing rain) in Southeast Missouri, making…
How can I help my pet when they are terrified of the vet? If your pet is terrified of going to the vet, you are not alone. There are plenty of pet owners who dread every time they have to drag their pet into the vet’s office as their pet pulls back, quivers, or even…
You have a new clutch of chicks, congratulations! Space is limited, so where will they all go? Logic (and loads of chicken-care sources) dictates a brooder, but you’re left with massive questions the whole process! Everything from what is a brooder to how many chicks should be in a brooder (and all the stuff in…
While a lot of herbs are great for chickens, there’s a few that I feel are the best herbs for chickens to eat. There’s also a couple on my list that are perfect for other uses, such as first aid and as natural cleaners (make sure you grab my free reference sheet). In this episode of What…
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