Egg Laying Problems
Here are the top problems you may experience with laying hens and how to fix them!
1. Floor Eggs
Problem: Your new layers are laying all their eggs on the floor and the eggs are getting cracked, dirty and broken. The last thing you want is your chickens eating these...
Do you need chickens to start your flock? Breeding Pairs?
What You Need:
Eggs
Incubator
Thermometer ("Dry-bulb" thermometer)
Hyrgometer ("Wet-bulb" thermometer)
Important Things to Know:
Chicken eggs take about 21 days to hatch
Thermometers purchased from camera stores, science stores, and...
Providing your chicken with good, nutritious food will ensure that your bird is best able to stay healthy and provide you with high quality eggs and healthy meat (if you’re planning to eat them). Chickens, just like any animal, have their own special nutritional needs that must be met.
What...
Poultry Diseases and How to Prevent Them
Poultry are not disease free, and it is important that you create an environment that will protect these birds from as many diseases as possible. If you intend to eat your chickens or consume their eggs, you will want them disease free for yourself...
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Small scale poultry coops seem to be built in almost every possible shape and size. Those building a new coop often ask for plans for the perfect chicken coop. However, few plans for small poultry houses are available. Many existing buildings can easily...