Moulting In Hens and Chickens
I have a chicken that has molted and has stopped laying but is very skinny. She eats and drinks but she still looks very scraggy what do you suggest? ~ Anne Hubbard Thanks so much for the question Anne. I have a friend who is raising broilers. The other day we were discussing this very subject…
Common Chicken Illnesses
It is important to know about common chicken illnesses if you are keeping chickens. If you are aware of the common illnesses and their symptoms you can head of any illnesses as soon as possible. If you don’t stop any illnesses as soon as you can then it may spread to your entire flock and…
Maintaining Chicken Health in a Backyard Flock
Many people have decided that raising a small flock of chickens in their backyard is a good idea. They are right for a variety of reasons. The availability of fresh eggs, meat for those less squeamish, and bug control are just a few good reasons to keep chickens. Maintaining chicken health in a backyard flock…
Raising Your Own Chickens Improves Your Health
It seems like a bold statement to make, “Raising Your Own Chickens Will Improve Your Health”, doesn’t it? But there are so many amazing advantages to raising chickens other than the regular supply of eggs they will provide you with.
How to Protect Your Chicken from Common Predators
Chickens are not very high on the food chain and yet they are no match for many of the insects or bugs you’ll find living in your yard. Insects such as crickets, spiders and ants. This is one of the reasons why you will hear many chicken owners say that they are great natural insect repellents and bug control. However, the chickens themselves have many predators of their own.
