Raising chickens can be a fun and productive experience. It allows you to have more fresh meat and eggs that you can consume with your family or even sell to your neighbours in the markets. It can also be a rewarding experience for you.
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Can all chicken be organic? [explained] + breed suggestions
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.
Pain in chickens – The vet’s guide to signs you shouldn’t miss
As a vet, I feel this is one of the most important topics. Signs of pain in chickens are subtle and can easily be overlooked. So, let’s dive in what are the sign of pain in chickens?
Causes for chicken with rattly breathing (not just ‘gapeworm’)
Chicken respiratory diseases can be highly contagious. When you notice your chickens have rattly breathing or having any respiratory issue, attend to it quickly.
Causes for chicken making gurgling noises while eating
Once I kept food for my chicken and she started making gurgling noises while eating. She was making it for so many days, I thought it’s normal but then I paid attention when the noises became so loud.
Is owning chickens worth it and cost-effective?
One of the first questions people ask me when they hear I have a flock of chickens in my backyard is, “Are backyard chickens worth it?” Here are some other questions that I am asked and a number of reasons I give people who ask me.
What age do chickens need grit? And why is it important?
Do chickens need grit? At what age do chickens need grit? What type of grit is good for chickens? There is a lot of confusion about feeding grit to chickens.
