A common question I get from chicken owners is how to stop a rooster attack or retrain a rooster if they have become aggressive. Now, I’m not going to lie. This isn’t the easiest thing to do in the world. When a rooster attacks, it’s called “flogging” (how’s that for a wonderfully descriptive, not-very-much-fun term)….
As we move through the process of raising baby chicks, we want to address some potential problems you may encounter. One of these is an issue known as piling. Piling occurs when baby chicks clump together for safety. For example, if it’s cold or dark, then the chicks might lay on top of each other….
From the day your chicks hatch, they will need a good chicken waterer to help them have 24 hour access to water. You don’t want them getting dehydrated! There’s lots of options, which are all equally good. Whichever you decide, you’ve got to pay attention to the amount of water and the size of the…
Other Reading: What To Feed Chickens Treats For Backyard Chickens Maat van UitertMaat van Uitert is a backyard chicken and sustainable living expert. She is also the author of Chickens: Naturally Raising A Sustainable Flock, which was a best seller in it’s Amazon category. Maat has been featured on NBC, CBS, AOL Finance, Community Chickens, the…
You might wonder if baby chicks can eat grapes. I’ve had many chickens, and with my chicks, I love feeding them treats. Over the years, I’ve gotten a number of questions about what to feed backyard chickens, as well as queries about what treats are safe for baby chicks. A common question I get regarding…
When you get baby chicks, you’ll notice quickly, they’re very messy with their feed. In this article, we talk about the best chicken feeders for no waste – and they’re all easy for baby chicks to use! We all want our chickens to group up healthy and strong, and the best time to start them…
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