Chicken eggs layers FAQ: How often, what time and more

Chicken laying eggs on the ground

Like all other animals and birds, hens, too, like to raise their families and live with them. In the wild, they have all the freedom and time to lead their lives like any other ordinary bird. There is enough food that makes sure their bodies are fit and strong to go through the painful process of laying eggs.

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What do I need to have chickens? – This vet’s essential guide

backyard chickens essentials

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!

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Are Chickens Too Noisy to Keep in the Backyard?

Are chicks noisy?

There are few things more satisfying than keeping your own chickens in your backyard and reaping the fresh eggs that they make every day. Not only are they delicious but hens (female chickens) are very friendly, outgoing and usually happy to be allowed to roam, which makes them a joy to keep.

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How far will a chicken roam? Do the stay close to home?

Two backyard chickens roaming

So, if you are planning to get a bird pet as I was, you want to gather all the required information so that you can create a healthy and happy environment for your feathered friend.

As I live near open fields I was worried my chickens would run away, and I started researching how far chickens actually roam.

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Natural methods to control flies in your backyard chicken coop

Fly in chicken coop

Do you have a fly problem in your backyard chicken coop? Flies carry many nasty diseases and love to make a pest of themselves, so keeping them under control is always a concern. Unfortunately, most of the commercial methods of fly control make use of unpleasant chemicals that may not do much for the health of your chickens. Here are some natural solutions and a few bits of useful advice to help you keep your fly issues under control.

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How To Raise A Chickens As A Family Pet

Keeping backyard chickens as pets

Chickens are not only a good source of organic foods but can be fun to keep around too. They get quite creative sometimes as they forage about the backyard looking for exciting bugs, grasses and weeds to peck at. Keeping a pet chicken at your backyard, therefore, can turn out to be something your family bonds on as your kids revel in the mystery of the creature and learn to take care of it.

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Why Do Chickens Need Dirt?

A chicken roaming in a dust bath

Having pets needs a little compromise to accommodate them. Cats and dogs are a bit cleaner compared to chickens and ducks. A dust bath is what your chicken needs for its well-being. This means you need to have some dirt in your backyard, just for your chicken.

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The pros of a portable chicken coop

A portable and playfull chicken farm

If you live in an urban area, a portable chicken coop might be your best option, where these cages can be placed from one location to another to fertilize the yard. The chickens can also enjoy their own and feed on weeds and insects, along with other insects in different places as you move your barn. This gives your chicken a lot of freedom as well.

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