When a chicken is sick it tries to hide it as a sick chicken is picked on by the rest of the flock. In this series of health and well being of the chicken flock we look at: Part -1 HOW TO TELL IF A CHICKEN IS SICK (your are already on this … [Read more...] about HOW TO TELL IS A CHICKEN IS SICK
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SOCIALIZING YOUR NEW CHICKENS
Once you have become an established chicken owner it is only natural that you will want to keep adding to your flock. There are so many wonderful chicken breeds out there to choose from. Each one having its own unique qualities to add to your … [Read more...] about SOCIALIZING YOUR NEW CHICKENS
BREEDING CHICKENS
Whilst the easiest way to increase your chicken flock is to buy already fertilized eggs and hatch them, buy young chicks, pullets or adult chickens. There is nothing more exciting and rewarding for a chicken owner than to be able to breed your … [Read more...] about BREEDING CHICKENS
MOLTING – WHY, HOW, WHEN AND CAN WE HELP THEM?
OVERVIEW If You see your chickens’ feathers getting a bit raggedy and seem to be losing them don’t worry it is probably just time for them to molt. This is when they lose their feathers in order to grow new ones to ready them for the harsh cold … [Read more...] about MOLTING – WHY, HOW, WHEN AND CAN WE HELP THEM?
TO HATCH OR NOT TO HATCH? – HATCHING EGGS PART 1
OVERVIEW One can start a flock with Pullets and or cockerels. These are like the pre-teen to teen about to enter adulthood of the chicken life-cycle. They are still pretty easy to tame and or train they will get used to you a lot quicker than … [Read more...] about TO HATCH OR NOT TO HATCH? – HATCHING EGGS PART 1
GETTING READY TO HATCH THE EGGS – HATCHING EGGS PART 3
OVERVIEW If you have not already read Part 1 TO HATCH OR NOT TO HATCH and Part 2 CHOOSING YOUR FERTILIZED EGG(S) of our Hatching Egg(s) series, you may want to take a quick read before moving on to Part 3. In Part 3 we look at the best way to … [Read more...] about GETTING READY TO HATCH THE EGGS – HATCHING EGGS PART 3
FACTS ABOUT HATCHING EGGS – HATCHING EGGS PART 4
OVERVIEW If you have not already read Part 1 TO HATCH OR NOT TO HATCH, Part 2 CHOOSING YOUR FERTILIZED EGG(S) and Part 3 GETTING READY TO HATCH THE EGGS of our Hatching Egg(s) series, you may want to take a quick read before moving on to the final … [Read more...] about FACTS ABOUT HATCHING EGGS – HATCHING EGGS PART 4
RAISING CHICKENS – A STARTER GUIDE FOR THE FIRST-TIME CHICKEN KEEPER
OVERVIEW It is very exciting starting your very first chicken flock. There are so many benefits to owning chickens like fresh organic eggs, they can keep your garden pest free, give you organic fertilizer and can make great pets. You may want … [Read more...] about RAISING CHICKENS – A STARTER GUIDE FOR THE FIRST-TIME CHICKEN KEEPER
Planning and Housing a flock of chickens
OVERVIEW Now that you have a more defined goal in mind and have found out if you are able to keep chickens in your area it is time for the next step. In part 2 we will take a look at planning and initial costs. PART 2 Where and or how are … [Read more...] about Planning and Housing a flock of chickens
Choosing a Chicken Breed
In part 3 we are going to look at choosing the right chicken breed and the best places to find them. Choosing a chicken breed With so many amazing chicken breeds to choose from it can get very confusing to choose just one. It is like going to … [Read more...] about Choosing a Chicken Breed