If you do this, it isabsolutely criticalthat you be home to collect your chicks first thing in the morning so you can get them out of the box and into the brooder right away. If you can’t make that scheduling commitment, a farm store or local breeder might be a better choice. How ...
If you’re trying to integrate ducklings or chicks into an existing poultry flock, we still recommend you follow the advice above about slow, cautious, safe integration. For a more detailed discussion on this topic, read, Raising mixed species poultry together: tips & advise from other experienc...
From initially housing a few chickens to expanding into a larger, more complex structure, this story is filled with practical insights, creative solutions, and the occasional hiccup that comes with DIY projects. If you're pondering a coop for your backyard brood, this narrative offers valuable le...
I decided to buy my own chickens. At 11 years old, I started my first of many entrepreneurial ventures to save money for my own flock of layer breeds. Pretty soon, I proudly brought home my firstbox of chicks. And my adventures have only snowballed in the ...
Start Here: How To Raise Chickens Getting Started Raising Chickens Hatching Eggs & Raising Baby Chicks Choosing Chicken Breeds Building Chicken Coops Feeding Your Chickens Maintain A Healthy Flock: Protect Against Chicken Predators Poultry Injuries, Diseases, & Cures ...
A mixed flock that is comprised of different age groups of poultry usually occurs when a broody hen or broody duck is allowed to brood in the coop and stay with the flock even after her eggs hatch. Different age groups of birds may also be present if you integrate young birds into the ...
Building a DIY chicken run offers numerous benefits, not only for your chickens but for you as well. Let’s dive into the reasons why it’s a great project to undertake: Safety: First and foremost, a chicken run provides a secure space that protects your chickens from predators and potenti...
(“Battery hens” are not good candidates for a farm flock—they’re confined in tiny cages, debeaked, and made to produce so hard that they’re “laid out” at 2 to 3 years of age.) Hatching Chicks If you already have chickens (or know someone who does), you can always hatch ...
If you’ve spent hours comparing chicken feeds online or in the store and have been left baffled by how they truly compare, you’re not alone. Understanding which feed is best for your flock can be difficult, and even frustrating. With countless claims a
I recently started tointegrate our new chickenswith the existing flock and as soon as the pullets were let out of their temporary coop, my broody Wyandotte hopped off her nest to see what the fuss was about. She then spent the rest of the day (and following days) trying to establish pe...