Eggs are such an integral part of daily life that there are facilities that focus on mass-producing such a commodity. These recent years and due to the exposed practices of egg producers, there’s a growing concern about the health impact of consuming mass-produced eggs. While most people would say that the jury is still out, there’s already a growing trend of producing eggs from your own backyard.
Here are the reasons why you chickens are pecking each others feathers out
There is no doubt in saying that keeping chickens is one of the most difficult tasks that require a lot of hard work. However, there are many issues that a chicken keeper faces but one of the most common is when chickens start pecking each other feathers out.
All about the best vitamins for chickens
As a veterinarian, questions about vitamins for chickens are some of the most frequently asked. And with good reason. It’s so important to get it right if you want to keep a healthy flock.
What does pipped egg mean?
A pipped egg refers to an egg that has been pecked out by a baby chick. When chicks break through their membrane, and then the eggshell itself, they start pecking little shell pieces out. The chick will be fully out of the egg within 24 hours of pipping. They keep pecking until eventually, they manage to form large cracks in the shell.
They keep pecking and they keep pecking until finally, at last, bits of eggshell begin to fall down. They do this until they are finally able to climb on out of their embryo and their egg. It is a lot of work for a little chick, but it must be done.
How to maintain the perfect humidity levels in an incubator for chicken eggs
If you are a hobby farmer like me who is proud of the chicken that you got from hatching, you know something about the humidity levels in incubators. Patience and care are the most important parts of maintaining the right humidity level in an incubator for chicken eggs.
What do I need to have chickens? – This vet’s essential guide
Raising chickens at home can be lots of fun, getting fresh eggs daily can be a real bonus, and chickens can make pretty fun pets. But there are some things to think about. What do you need to be able to safely raise chickens? What do they need to be the happiest, healthiest, chickens they can be? This article gets into all of that and more!
Garden chicken mental health explained: What You Need to Know About the Psychology of Your Backyard Chickens
For most people, chickens are just chicken: Something to grab at a drive-thru on the way to or from work or a child’s soccer game. Lots of people eat eggs but don’t think about where they come from. This is by the way one of the reasons why I keep chickens myself. Keeping them healthy is an ongoing concern, and my chickens’ mental health is very much a part of that.
Reasons why chickens lay bloody eggs – and if they are safe to eat
Owning chickens can be a wonderful experience, but just as with any animal, they can also come with surprises. When you’re not sure what’s going on, some of these surprises can seem worrisome – particularly when there is blood involved.
Here’s What Happens After a Chick Hatches
If you’ve ever wondered: What happens when a chick hatches? You’re definitely in the right place.
This is how long you incubate chicken eggs + what happens if you don’t
If you own pet chickens, then incubation is something you will have to practice from time to time. Once your chicken starts laying eggs, you will want to see some chicks hatch, right? It’s a joy to have the number of chickens in your backyard increase.
So, the question we need to ask is how long it takes to incubate chicken eggs. The answer to this question is a confident 21 days.