Stopping Feather Pecking In Hens…

“I have had my 16 hens for a year now, and have not had a problem until this summer. They are pecking each others’ feathers out. My hens

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Oak Trees, Acorns, & Chickens…

“First of all I would like to say how much I like the newsletter. I look forward to receiving it. I have about eight chickens in my garden,

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Setting Up A Chicken Hospital / Chicken Infirmary

“My mom and I are just starting to raise chickens. I’m 15 years old and I’ve always been interested in animals so I’m happy to try my hand

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Do Roosters Molt?

“Hi Wendy, Do roosters go through a period of molting? I have a beautiful Blue Lace Windot rooster that has lost his tail feathers first and then lots

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Chickens With a Deformed Beak

“Hi There. I am a big fan of your weekly newsletter and find it very informative, keep doing what you are doing its fantastic! I have just a

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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

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How Often Should I Worm My Chickens?

“Could you advise me how often you should worm chickens? I have just started keeping chickens and got some worming powder from the vet and used a very

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Crooked Beak In Hens & Poultry

“I just noticed that one of my Auracana Pullets has an “over bite”? Her bottom beak goes to the left and her upper beak goes to the right.

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Baby Chicken Health Concerns

This week in our basics series we’re going to address a few chick health concerns. If you order your chicks from a hatchery, often times, but not always,

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How Do Chickens Bathe Themselves?

“How do chickens bathe themselves?” ~ Katheryn Nutter Katheryn thanks so much for the question. Chickens are naturally clean animals, particularly if their living conditions are ideal. If

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