Chickens are the best
Healthy hens and roosters don’t come in baskets from storks. It takes the right kind of chicken feed to turn them into healthy, thriving, fluffy butts in your coop. Read on for an informative Chicken Feed 101 mini course! What is chicken feed called? There are several types of chicken feeds. Starter feed is a…
Are your hen’s feathers looking a little sparse these days, you might not just be imagining it. Chicken feather loss can be caused by many things. There are several culprits behind why your hen might be losing her feathers, but if you’re looking for more information on how to help your hen grow her feathers…
Main Takeaways & Extra Info: Crumbles and mash are just different ways to feed starter to chicks. One isn’t necessarily better than the other. It’s important that whichever you feed, the chick starter has at least 18% protein. I feed a mash because I want to make sure my chicks can eat it (particle sizes…
Main Takeaways: You can try feather sexing as early as 3 days Look for prominent combs at about 4 weeks (breed dependent) Crowing at an early age is a strong sign (rarely alpha hens crow as adults but not as chicks under 16 weeks old) More reading: 7 Ways To Sex Baby Chicks Maat van…
Wondering whether worming chickens is easy? What are some practical options? Can you treat with all-natural dewormers? In this article, we’ll discuss the type of worms chickens can get, why they’re so dangerous, and what to do about it! This is the Chicken Wormer Ultimate Guide! Think about it: A chicken mama walks into her hen…
Main Takeaways: Huddling (looking hunched) with eyes closed is a sign your chick is cold and/or sick (if they’re just cold, they’ll usually cheep loudly, too) If they have some feathers, you’ll notice the feathers will be “puffed out” too. If they just have down, you won’t notice any feather fluffing. If your chick is…