Taking care of chickens

When an ill or injured chicken needs put down it can be a very difficult task, especially if you're not really sure how to cull a chicken! Here is the easiest way of culling that I've ever used and how you can use this fail proof method! Let's also talk about all the ways I did things wrong in the past, so you can learn from my mistakes!

Do you dream of having your own little homestead no matter where you live? These 7 essentials for a backyard chicken coop will have you well on your way to your own little piece of

Are you wondering what is safe to feed your chickens? Your chickens can't eat everything, but these 19+ foods are safe for your flock to eat. Try giving your chickens these foods as safe snacks. Don't forget to look at the 8 things you can't feed chickens.

It's the season! Springtime is time to bring home the new chicks! But....Wait! Are you ready to bring home those baby chicks? Do you know what chicks need to live well while they get big enough to go outside? Whether you get your baby chickens from the feed store or online,

How to take a vacation when you have chickens. Hiring a chickens sitter or leaving them home alone? What is the best vacation style for your flock? Free printable chicken sitter instruction sheet.

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Here's a thorough list of what chickens can eat in more or less abundance. Turn your table scraps into fresh eggs and let nothing go to waste!

In this article we will be going through the first six weeks of a chicks life! #raisingchicks #backyardchickens #homesteading

Having rats in the chicken coop can be a nuisance and even potentially dangerous to your flock. Keeping rats away from your chickens is essential for their health and safety, as well as the cleanliness of the coop. Fortunately, there are several simple steps that you can take to keep rats out of your chicken coop. This article provides helpful tips on keeping rats away from the chickens and their living space.

Some people call chickens 'two legged pigs' and will feed them anything. It is actually the chickens natural behaviour to compete for fresh food and they will

How to take care of baby chicks. Everything you need to know about setting up a brooder and how to care for baby chicks at home or in your kindergarten class. Includes lots of great step by step photography. #creativegreenliving #proventechniquesforkeepinghealthychickens #babychicks #chickenkeeping

What to do with rooster? Raising backyard chickens can be a lot of fun. Owning a rooster is a big part of that experience. But what if you can't have a rooster. How do you get rid of one? Are there places that will take a rooster? Can you eat a rooster? In this article you'll learn how to get rid of a rooster if you find yourself in that position. #rooster #chickens #thehensloft

Want to know how to tell a rooster from a hen? There are some signs to look for pretty early on. Find out in this post how I knew we had roosters for sure. #chickens

Ever wonder if it's possible to increase the number of eggs your chickens lay? This complete guide will take you through the steps of ensuring your chickens are well cared for, resulting in a higher egg production. From diet, light exposure, and nesting box comfort to understanding natural egg-laying patterns, we will explore the best practices for getting your backyard chickens to lay more eggs.

Baby chicks have delicate digestive systems o you have to be really careful what you feed them. Here's what they can and cannot eat.