If you haven’t yet built a dust bath for chickens, now is the time to start. Luckily, it’s an easy project to complete, and it won’t cost you very much (yay saving pennies, right?) As you’ve watched your flock toss dust and crumbs of earth on themselves, did you ever wonder “Why do chickens take…
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Before you add a rooster to your flock, you should know there’s certain behaviors you should accept, and some that you should avoid like the plague. Knowing the difference can mean the health and happiness of your flock as a whole. See, sometimes roosters seem okay, but they can make your flock nervous or flighty. In this…
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There’s a lot of funky information out there about medicated chick starter vs. non-medicated chick starter – so that’s the main topic of today’s podcast! Essentially, both feeds are the same, with one significant difference. If you’re not sure which is for you, then be sure to listen! But naturally, it’s not the only question…
A good rooster is like gold – seriously. The purpose of a rooster is, above all, to protect your hens. Their ability to fertilize their eggs is another benefit, albeit a secondary one. In addition to adding beauty to your flock, a good rooster will take care of your hens and provide you with companionship…
After many months of being on strike, my red hen finally laid an egg. In reality, I think the low daylight hours effected her, so I added a light to their new coop, followed by a few threats about the stew pot. (Don’t let anyone tell you threats of the pot don’t work because THEY…
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