Feeding Oyster shells to your chickens will harden up the eggshells. Identify the hen or hens that are eating the eggs. Eliminate egg-eaters from the flock before they spread the habit or start on the others’ eggs.If nothing else works you can take out all the bedding in their nests and...
Best book for a beginner hatching their own eggs Lisa Steele's bookLet's Hatch Chicks!: Explore the Wonderful World of Chickens and Eggsis a children's book about the process of growing and raising chickens from eggs. While it's written in a way kids can understand, it's also very help...
Chickens have their own “language” too, in the form of about 30 distinct vocalizations used for communication. But what’s even more interesting is the fact that they are able to communicate even before their birth. Through a purring sound, the mother hen “talks” to her eggs, and the...
“My wife and I have raised chickens for way over 25 years. We decided to switch to quails after hearing how much better the eggs were, and how much easier it was to keep them. But it was so different to having chickens! We couldn’t work out why our hatch rates were so low, and...
If you’re interested in raising chickens on your rural land as part of your hobby farm or homestead, this advice for beginners from choosing a coop to choosing the right feed will get you started. Here are a few top tips from The Chicken Chick® Kathy
Raising backyard chickenscan be fun, educational and profitable. Learn how to care for your flock, keep your poultry happy and productive, and provide your family with healthy, fresh eggs. Chicken Coop Kits Everything you needto assemble a beautiful house for your chickens, from a single hen ...
Unlike ducks and chickens, which prefer bugs and high-protein food, geese are grazers. They have a digestive system that’s much like a horse, and they’re made for quickly converting grass into meat and eggs. Be sure they have access to greens, as well as standard un-medicated poultry ...
These days a lot of people are raising chickens for economic benefits since these are harsh economic times. Raisingchickensfor meat and eggs has proven to be a good way to make a living. The eggs can be sold to other farmers or to your local store for extra income and thechickensare be...
The complete guide to raising chickens is perfect for beginners, explaining food, healthcare, hygiene and the different breeds for meat and laying eggs.
Duck eggs are just as tasty and versatile as farm-fresh chicken eggs, but need to be cooked differently to maximize their flavor. One Poultry Owner’s Experience with Avian Flu in Chickens, Geese, and other Poultry After avian flu decimated her flock, a poultry owner shares her experience an...