Rats can cause many issues when you are trying to raise chickens. So I’ve been reading quite a bit about how to avoid rats in your chicken house. Here’s what I’ve found.
chicken health
Backyard Chickens Lifespan Guide: Factors Affecting Longevity and How To Maximizing It
So I asked our veterinarian: How long do chickens live? And how can we keep them for longer? Keeping chickens in the backyard and making them part of the family is becoming more and more popular. However, like with all pets, the hardest part is knowing that one day you will have to say goodbye. Therefore, it really helps to know how long you can expect your beloved chickens to live and how to help them as much as you can. Read on for all the information you need on this topic.
Why do chickens need light to lay eggs?
Having chickens in your backyard can be a real blessing, especially if you like collecting fresh eggs. However, the issue of how much light is needed to have effective egg laying is always a big question. Take your time and review the top FAQ about why do chickens need light to lay eggs.
Chicken eggs layers FAQ: How often, what time and more
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.
How to know if your chickens have Salmonella
If you are into raising chickens in your backyard, taking proper care of your birds can be an overwhelming task. You will have to be very cautious in observing your birds since their condition may not be immediately visible.
How do chickens get pregnant? (Hint: They don’t) all about “chicken pregnancy” – witch actually is something completely different
If you’ve ever lived on a farm you might know the answer to this next question (or you might not); do chickens get pregnant? It’s a question that many have pondered for a very long time because, if you look at most animals, they do get pregnant and they do have babies. But chickens lay eggs all the time that don’t turn into baby chicks, which leaves many a person confused, especially people who want to purchase chickens to keep at home and lay eggs for them as food.
In this article, Do Chickens Get Pregnant? we’ll take a look at this conundrum and try to answer that question along with several others. We might not be able to tell you which came first, the chicken or the egg, but we will definitely tell you how hens make eggs, and how roosters are involved in the process, so read on and enjoy!
The health and happiness tips experienced chickens keepers wished they’ve learned sooner
As a newbie, I started to ask around, and I found one Facebook group in particular, that was very helpful. I wanted to avoid some of the common pitfalls and not make the same mistakes others might have. So I asked: What are some important health and happiness tips you as an experienced chickens keepers wished they’ve learned sooner?
This is what I got back.
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.
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.
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.
