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Bird flu (Avian Influenza) is extremely worrying for many backyard chicken keepers with many people being unsure how to best care for ...
Somebody ... slap a pinafore on me and grab me a bonnet! I'm one step closer to becoming Laura Ingalls. I own backyard chickens! I get all the fun and none of the Nelly Olsen.
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Chickens give us yummy eggs, and they are great helpers in the garden! Here are 7 essential steps on how to get started with backyard chickens!
Tanner here, coming to you live from my little slice of rural heaven. I’ve been raising chickens in my backyard for a few years now, and let me tell you…
Avian Influenza has been detected in a small amount of wildlife recently. You'll want to keep your backyard chickens from catching it. Here's how.
Thinking about raising backyard chickens? Learn how to get started keeping chickens from picking the right breed to getting your chicken coop ready.
Getting started raising backyard chickens can seem scary. I'll walk you through the entire process of raising chickens step-by-step.
Keeping backyard chickens is a lot of fun and you can't beat fresh eggs. Here are the ins and outs of how we keep chickens (and learn even more by checking out…
Scaly leg mites are tiny microscopic parasites that burrow under your chickens scales, and eat the chicken’s tissue. It’s very uncomfortable! If it goes untreated, chickens can be in a lot of pain, become lame and even lose toes. If one chicken has scaly leg mites, the whole flock should be treated. The coop should also be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. How to identify: • Scales on the legs feet and/or toes are raised • Feet look crusty or scabby How to treat: • Soak the feet and legs in warm water for 5-10 min. • Scrub feet and legs with a tooth brush to remove debris • Use oil to cover your chickens legs feet and toes. (coconut, olive, vegetable oils all work) • Dry their feet and legs • Generosly apply petroleum jelly to the legs and feet to smother the mites so th
Thinking about getting chickens? Our beginners guide to backyard chickens will help you decide if it's the right decision for you. We have had our girls for three years and we big fans!
Want to add a few clucky companions to your household? An expert shares everything you need to know, from building a coop to choosing the right chooks (and feeding them well), to ensure you never run out of eggs.Raising a flock of chickens in your backyard has a number of benefits besides freshly laid eggs. Chickens are also great, low-maintenance pets, which will hoover up your kitchen scraps - and keep you company.Learn just what kind of coop to have on hand, what to feed the birds, and how to keep them healthy. Methods of safety and security are covered here at length as well, providing proactive methods to keep potential pests and predators at bay. This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to know about raising backyard chickens!In this book you will learn: How to raise chi
Ohio lawmakers are considering a bill to people to keep small livestock on residential property.
Backyard chickens have pros and cons. I am here to tell you all of the good and the bad we have experienced in this honest first year review of owning backya...
The Hen’s Loft Raising Backyard Chickens Raising Chickens Dreaming about raising your own backyard flock? Whether in a city or on acreage, raising chickens can be fun and rewarding for the whole family. Checkout all the info we have here on raising your own chickens. Read More Chicken Facts Raising your own backyard chickens often […]
Do backyard chickens attract rats? This is what you need to know about rats and backyard chickens, as well as tips for controlling rat populations.
“But I can’t have chickens where I live…” This is one of the most common reasons I hear for why people don’t maintain a small flock of chickens at home. You may be surprised just where…
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