Hatching, breeding chickens and keeping chickens for meat and eggs (farming)

When should I clean my incubator?

April 7, 2022 by The Coop Team

When should I clean my incubator? You need to clean your incubator after each use. Some people like to clean new incubators just in case. That’s not necessary most of the time – unless the user guide says otherwise. Make sure you do a thorough clean before you start using your incubator again, no matter … Read more

DIY incubator for chicken eggs

April 7, 2022 by The Coop Team

The environmental benefits of organic chicken farming and the financial rewards and enjoyment that come with it make it a remarkable life and career choice. The question is, though, can all chicken breeds be organic? Some species of animals are more suited to organic farming since they have been selected for the unique features that they bring to the table in the field of agriculture.

Choose your weapon: Axe, knife or broomstick for humanly killing chickens

February 2, 2022 by The Coop Team

If you keep chickens, you’ve probably pondered the possibility of having to put one down at some point. When I first kept chicken, my son would teasingly ask me when I would make chicken dinner from my rooster.

Can You Use a Reptile Incubator for Chicken Eggs? (Pros And Cons)

January 3, 2022 by The Coop Team

When hatching eggs, using regular chicken incubators is not the only option. Whether this is a first time or your fifth time, there are alternatives that you can use. Durable and full-featured chicken incubators can be costly, so you might opt for cheaper options.

Why Are My Eggs Not Hatching – The Vets Complete Troubleshooting Guide

October 3, 2021June 13, 2021 by The Coop Team

Me wondering why are my chicken eggs not hatching

The reasons for eggs not hatching is not well known to many. It’s very disappointing for poultry farmers when they build huge expectations during the incubation period, but end up without chicks.

Chicken egg incubators – This vet’s buyers guide

October 4, 2021June 13, 2021 by The Coop Team

A money-making investment! That’s what many people call a poultry farm. On the contrary, to make money out of this business, first, you have to meet the endless chicken needs. One among them is the storage of chicken eggs at the right temperature and in the right environment.

Can all chicken be organic? [explained] + breed suggestions

March 26, 2022June 13, 2021 by The Coop Team

Most of the chicken products that end up on tables come from large farms whose sole goal is to produce as much as possible. To meet the ever-increasing demand, these establishments did everything to raise productivity. At the same time, they try to do it at the lowest cost.

How chickens lay eggs without a rooster – Do they need him?

October 5, 2021June 11, 2021 by The Coop Team

A rooster is not required for your chickens to lay eggs. Your hens will lay as much as eggs with or without a rooster around. However, a rooster is required to fertilize the eggs, and get chicks. If you are not looking for baby chickens and want to keep the chickens for eggs only, you have to keep the hens well fed.

Can You Shoot a Chicken in the Head?

October 3, 2021December 27, 2020 by The Coop Team

A chicken shooter with a rifle over his shoulder. Photo by Harrison Haines from Pexels

Raising chickens for home consumption is a must for every homeowner that decided to stay off-grid. However, things can get quite tricky when it comes to slaughtering them for meat. Hence, most people would usually choose to use a pellet gun to kill them quickly without having to deal with the blood of the chickens.

Do laying eggs harm chickens or affect their health?

October 8, 2021December 26, 2020 by The Coop Team

Laying eggs should not harm or affect the health of the chickens. This is how chickens are supposed to keep their species and population growth. But do eggs harm chickens?