Chickens are the best
Chickens are the best
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…
So, how many chicks should go in a brooder? Let’s find out! [brid autoplay=”true” video=”470214″ player=”19074″ title=”Stop Chicks from Squashing Each Other!” description=”Piling is a top killer of baby chicks. Here’s what it is, and how to avoid it! Our favorite chick starter: https://amzn.to/309GTXB Follow on Facebook: https:…” duration=”253″ uploaddate=”2019-09-22 01:42:20″ thumbnailurl=”//cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/14575/thumb/470214_t_1569116510.png”] You have…
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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…
Wondering “can chickens fly?” Well, like most things with chickens: it depends. Some chicken breeds can fly and some can’t. And even within a specific breed, some individual chickens can fly, and some cannot. In this article, we’ll take a deeper look at the question “can chickens fly!” What Is A Flightless…
