Your chicken is not eating? That is not good! Let’s explore what could be causing her sudden loss of appetite and what to do about it. What is Causing my Chicken to Stop Eating? Unlike people, chickens don’t stop eating something because they are bored with the taste of it. Usually, a chicken with a […]
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What we feed our chickens is an increasingly hot topic as we watch premixed pellet feed costs sky rocket and we sim through theory after theory as to the quality and content of commercial feed. For the backyard chicken tender, there is probably nothing more pressing than what we feed our chickens, and with a
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No animal is more closely associated with salmonella than the chicken. We’re constantly warned not to eat raw eggs or chicken meat due to the risk of salmonella, and the horror stories of those who have been infected with it are enough to make us obey. While it’s true that chicken meat and eggs are
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Long gone are the days in which chickens were only present on the farm. Nowadays, people are buying chickens and keeping them in their own backyards. Even city-dwellers are trying their hand at owning chickens. Considering that chickens are relatively easy to own, feed, and take care of, it’s understandable why so many people are
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Have you been considering the deep litter method as a means to promote health in your chicken coop? Cleaning out the coop can be a lot of work. It may not even be necessary if you choose to utilize the deep litter method. To determine if the deep litter method is right for you, here’s
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As the warmer months approach and hot summer days are here to stay, it is time to think of your flock. Is your flocks’ environment cool enough to withstand the hot summer rays? If not, it is possible that you may need to make some adjustments for your chickens to stay cool this summer. Here’s
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Raising free-range chickens require a different mindset than raising chickens in a coop. While a coop is designed in a way that’s easy to secure, free-range birds will have much less protection from predators and weather. The first thing to keep in mind is that there are two types of free-range chickens. The first one
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Chickens take dust baths to keep clean. The dirt and sand mixture keep their feathers in good condition and is a natural way to fight against parasites, mites, and lice. Often chickens choose a place they enjoy when taking their bath. I can remember the first time I saw one of my chickens taking a
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Winter is one of the most important times for chicken owners. So how low can the thermometer drop before it becomes a problem for your feathered friends? This is an area that presents a lot of problems for those who are new to raising chickens. I’ve seen this same question radiate across forums and it’s
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Chickens are one of the most resilient animals on the planet, but they do have limits. Raising chickens during winter requires some additional steps that we must take to get the most from them. For instance, cold hens won’t lay eggs. Weaker members of the flock can even get sick and die from cold weather.
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Marek’s disease is a highly contagious poultry disease that affects chickens worldwide. Quickly identifying and isolating infected chickens is paramount as the disease spreads rapidly and can devastate your entire flock. To make matters worse, there’s a lot of misinformation available. Even though it’s a widespread disease, fortunately, most chicken owners will go their entire
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Raising chickens is pretty simple, but caring for them to ensure they stay happy and healthy is a bit more complicated. Fortunately, chickens are fairly low-maintenance pets that will pay for their upkeep in egg production if you raise them correctly. Like all living things, chickens need food, water, shelter and enrichment. Here are a
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Chickens are foragers, and they do best when they have free access to food and water throughout the day. The amount of time a chicken can go without water depends on several environmental factors. During periods of extreme heat, a chicken may begin to suffer after just a few hours of not having any water.
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Mites and other blood-sucking insects can pose a very serious threat to your flock’s health and safety, with health effects ranging from itchy or scaly skin to anemia and even death. Fortunately, both the prevention and the cure to an infestation of mites are relatively easy, and they all come down to keeping your chickens
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Molting is a period when chickens lose their feathers and grow new ones. Chickens usually molt every year, and the annual molt will last between eight and 12 weeks. Chickens most commonly molt during fall and winter, and they usually stop laying or reduce egg production during that time. Although most chickens molt on an
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As a rule of thumb, if you free-range your chickens, they will need a coop of about 3 to 4 square feet per chicken. If the chickens will be confined to the coop, you’ll need a run of about 10 square feet per bird. Chickens that are allowed to free range and forage in the
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Free range chickens can provide an easier form of raising chickens than chickens that are enclosed in a coop at all times. However, unless you live in an extremely temperate climate, the ins and outs of when to let your chickens roam free can be a cause for concern, especially in the cold winter months.
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The Lifespan of a Chicken How long do chickens live? Chickens live for between 5 and 10 years, but factors like quality of life, breed, and the environment play a significant role in their lifespan. Chickens in commercial farms obviously do not live nearly that long as they’re raised solely for their meat. When raised
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Keeping your chickens in optimal temperatures is crucial for sustainable egg production and better livelihood. Here are a few simple tips to ensure that your chicken is well-tempered. How to Keep Chickens Cool? Ice Their Water Icing their water is perhaps the most effective way to ensure that your chickens don’t overheat in extreme conditions.
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