[brid video=”469198″ player=”19074″ title=”Are My Chicks Too Cold Or Too Hot?” description=”Is my chick too cold or too hot? It’s easy to tell if you know what to look for! And it’s important – the health of your chicks depends on it. Here’s signs y…” duration=”357″ uploaddate=”2019-09-19 12:52:51″ thumbnailurl=”//cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/14575/thumb/469198_t_1568897524.png”] Main Takeaways: If your…
Main takeaways: Lemon balm and basil have lots of nutrients and health benefits for chickens Ducks love them too! Lemon balm is very easy to grow – you can harvest your first year, and it’ll grow back! To easily clean herbs, put them into a 5 gallon bucket, add a top, and shake. More…
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Table of Contents (Quickly Jump To Information) Alright, so sometimes it’s hard to remember everything you need to do for your chickens throughout the year. I get it. My to do list for your chicken coop in May is:Double check temperatures to keep your chicks warmDouble check ventilation for cooler chickensKeep your coop moisture free…
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…
This week, we’re going to delve into another topic related to the raising of baby chicks: Spraddle Leg. It’s a condition more common than previously thought. Yet, some people who raise chicks don’t know what it is or what to do to correct it. So, if you’ve seen this in your chicks, or…
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…