How To Keep A Young Rooster From Crowing…
“Is there a way to limit a young rooster from crowing or is there anything that you can do to “condition or train” him from excessive crowing. He doesn’t bother me, but I live on the edge of a camp and I get some mild complaints from volunteers who sleep in nearby cabins about his…
Hens Laying Eggs From Their Perch
“I am writing from all the way down in New Zealand, and I’m not sure if this is a common problem or not, but two of our chickens are routinely laying their eggs on the perch. I often have to throw them out as they completely crack. If they are just dented and the membrane…
Segregating Chickens Into Breeding Flocks
“I have a number of chicks of various breeds and various ages. It is coming close to the time when I need to segregate them into breeding flocks and not have them mixed. What is the best method of intro to prevent any squabbling or fighting for the top position? Also, I have hens that…
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…
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…
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…
Reducing Boredem In Chickens…
“In a recent article about food wastage, the response suggested this may occur as a result of boredom among hens. How would you suggest alleviating boredom? I try to let me hens roam whenever possible, but when I’m at work during the week, they are contained as my urban garden is not fully fenced. There…
