The American Game Fowl is not a chicken for the faint of heart. They are wilder than other chickens and if you have a rooster it is best to keep him separate from your flock or any other male bird. They are extremely territorial and will fight any … [Read more...] about American Game Fowl Chicken Breed – Everything You Need to Know
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Booted Bantam Chicken Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Booted Bantam is one of the oldest and rare true Bantam breeds. Its name comes from it's up to six-inch-long feathers that cover its feet and hock joints. These are called vulture hocks or in Dutch they are called sabels and that is why the … [Read more...] about Booted Bantam Chicken Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Rhode Island White Chicken Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Rhode Island White although it shares a common place of origin from which they are both named are in fact distinctly different breeds. The Rhode Island White and Rhode Island Reds are, however, used to create hybrid breeds such as the ISA … [Read more...] about Rhode Island White Chicken Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Nankin Chicken Breed – Everything You Need to Know
This sweet little breed with its ancient roots has been the main contender in the development of other Bantams. It is one of the oldest known Bantams and is thought to have been around even before the 1500's. As its eggs are small and more round … [Read more...] about Nankin Chicken Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Why Deworming Chickens is Important?
In Part 12 of our Health and Well Being of the Chicken, Flock series went over some diseases that can affect a chicken in many ways and in some cases be quite fatal In Part 13 we discuss why checking the chicken flock is important, how to detect … [Read more...] about Why Deworming Chickens is Important?
Conditions that can affect a Chicken Respiratory System
Part 5 of our Health and Well Being of the Chicken Flock series was about conditions that affect the chicken’s skin. In Part 6 we are going to find out about some conditions that can affect a chicken’s respiratory system, the signs and symptoms of … [Read more...] about Conditions that can affect a Chicken Respiratory System
Chicken Vaccinations and why they are Important to a Flock
In Part 14 of our Health and Well Being of the Chicken Flock, we discussed external parasites, how to prevent them and get rid of them. In Part 15 I want to discuss vaccinations and why it is important to ensure your flock is vaccinated and keeping … [Read more...] about Chicken Vaccinations and why they are Important to a Flock
CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT THE A CHICKENS FEATHERS
In Part 2 of our Health and Well Being of the Chicken Flock series, we looked at some of the common causes of chicken's disease, how to manage it, what to do when you suspect a sick chicken(s). We also overviewed some of the diseases that can affect … [Read more...] about CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT THE A CHICKENS FEATHERS
CONDITIONS THAT AFFECTS A CHICKENS LEGS, TOES AND CLAWS
In Part 3 of our Health and Well Being of the Chicken, Flock series was about conditions that affected a chicken’s feathers. In Part 4 we are going to take a look at some of the conditions that affect the chicken's legs, feet and claws If you … [Read more...] about CONDITIONS THAT AFFECTS A CHICKENS LEGS, TOES AND CLAWS
CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT A CHICKENS SKIN
In Part 4 of our Health and Well Being of the Chicken Flock series, we looked at some conditions that affected a chicken’s legs, toes and claws. In Part 5 we are going to take a look at common illnesses that affect a chicken’s skin. If you are … [Read more...] about CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT A CHICKENS SKIN