Human mothers always want the best for their babies, and chicken mothers are no different. And a nest box is without a doubt the best place for a brooding hen to lay her eggs. Sure, hens are willing to lay eggs just about anywhere. The corner of the coop, under a bush in your yard, …
The Best of the Nests: Your Guide to the Best Nest Boxes Read More »
Chickens have plenty of built-in insulation in the form of feathers, but all that fluff is no match for the chill of winter. When the days get short and temperatures drop, your chickens are in danger of freezing unless they have a toasty place to retreat to. A chicken coop heater is essential for any …
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Water is life, and we don’t just mean that metaphorically. Every living thing, including you and your chickens, needs water to survive — and the cleaner, the better. But providing that clean water can be more of a hassle than it seems. Keeping your chickens’ water supply fresh is a chore, and getting them to …
A Quick Refresher: Chicken Waterers for Happy, Healthy Poultry Read More »
Like most other animals, your chicken may suffer from worms or parasites. Because these can have a seriously negative impact on their health, you need to seek treatment as soon as possible. One treatment is Valbazen, and this article will explain what it is, how you should administer it to your chicken, and how Valbazen …
Wallop Those Worms: All About Valbazen for Chickens Read More »
If you thought that strollers were reserved for babies, cats, and dogs, then you have a surprise coming your way. For chicken owners, you can have your very own chicken stroller. If you think that you could benefit from having a chicken stroller, then here are some of the features that you might want to …
One struggle that many chicken owners face is the inability to bring their beloved chicken into the house with them. Unless one likes having chicken feces all over the house, then they’re usually kept outside. However, thanks to chicken diapers, you might be able to finally bring your favorite chicken indoors with you. What Are …
What’s cooler than confidently strutting your stuff in your new fashion-forward chicken-t! =) Of course, I’m being a little bit ridiculous, but how funny is a “Guess What? Chicken Butt” t-shirt? Could you imagine wearing this monster out to the movies? It’s certainly a conversation starter! It’s surprisingly difficult to find chicken t-shirts. If you …
Diatomaceous earth is a white powder made from the fossilized shells of a type of algae located throughout the world. The algae are called diatoms, which is the origin of the word “diatom-aceous” earth. The benefits of diatomaceous earth for chickens are numerous — it contains nutrients that your chickens can consume and doubles as …
Diatomaceous Earth for Chickens (Mites Be Gone!) Read More »
If your hens are popping out eggs faster than you can cook them, you likely can’t tell which eggs were laid yesterday and which were laid a few weeks ago. Most folks just place their newly collected eggs in the same container. Maybe you do too? You could mark them with a date … so …
Egg Skelter for Egg Organization (A Real Thing!) Read More »
Once you’ve decided to purchase a chicken coop instead of building your own, the wealth of choices …
