Dog Breeds For Protecting Poultry / Livestock…
“I want to get a puppy, of a breed known for protecting livestock. I want to take it to training camp. I want the breed to preferably have short hair but be able to withstand winter weather outside in Texas… a large breed of dog that will be able to fend off a Bobcat or…
Ordering Mail Order Eggs Online…
“My friend and I recently purchased hatching eggs of several breeds online. Some arrived within a couple days while a couple of batches took over a week. The first to arrive have all hatched with about 85% success. The rest have been pretty awful. Was I foolish to think that mail-order eggs would be OK?…
Getting Rid of Unwanted Chickens…
“I have enjoyed the many insights provided in the newsletter. I currently live in the city and am not able to raise any chickens. I do miss the more than 50 chickens that I had when I lived in the country. There have been several references to culling unproductive hens and roosters. Where does a…
Sexing Day Old Chicks…
“Can you ID the male and female chicks at birth, even as they get older I am still not sure, can you give us any guidelines?” I’d like to thank our reader for this question and yes, the sex of day old chickens can be determined in a few different ways. The first way is…
Dealing With An Agressive Rooster…
“Hi Wendy and Duncan! I have a huge rooster who insists on attacking me when I am out in the yard doing lawn care. I have never mistreated him, but raised him as a pet last summer with several hens. Over the winter he has become meaner and will go into the ninja attack mode…
Concerns for a Stubbon Broody Hen…
“My broody hen doesn’t seem to be getting off her nest very often, I’m worried that she’s not eating and drinking enough. Should I take her off her nest?” ~ Sharon Carmichael Thanks for the question Sharon. A broody hen instinctively stays on her nest to protect the eggs and keep them warm enough so…
Chickens Losing Feathers…
“My chickens are losing their feathers, they seem healthy otherwise because they are still running around and eating and drinking. Is there a disease I should be worried about? Should I be giving them medicine? I’ve never had chickens before and I’m worried and could use your help, thank you.” ~ Mary Katherine Kellogg Mary…
Identifying The Age Chickens
“My chicken venture recently started when I was given two pairs of chickens, a Rhode Island Red pair and a white Cochin pair. Any chance I can tell the age of them?” ~ Janelle Burnett Hi Janelle, thanks for the question. It can be difficult to tell the age of a chicken but there are…