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I have to give Ideal an a+ this year. Not one uh-oh rooster Mt Healthy an( a) only 1.

For the last couple of days my chickens have been acting strangely-like something is here that doesn't belong. Sometimes screaming,jumping and running. Making weird noises. Finally figured out what it is-A SNAPPING TURTLE! I don't know if it was there to get a chicken or just defending itself...

Oregano oil seems to kill ticks pretty quickly but is it safe for chickens and safe for the ground? Would it be safe to eat the eggs from chickens you use it on?

I was hanging out with my chicks and their mother when the smallest one went after and swallowed a bug. Poor thing started digging at it's throat and crop immediately, Started flopping around and going nuts. I picked it up and tried to see if I could get whatever out of the throat-no luck. Tried...

I live in New England and want to get my chicks out of my house ASAP. Due to nasal issues and a new baby in the family. We have a lot of chicks just shipped in. Would like to have a brooder in the shed that will be warm and predator proof but worried about being able to keep them warm enough...

Isn't the greatest picture but had to take it fast because the snow was melting. It has long claws and was apparently chasing after a rat whose tracks where just ahead of it. Measured 2 inches wide at the widest part.

I could not tell by the numbers on some chick food packaging last week so I called the manufacturer and it was very outdated. Glad I called before using it. Old food can make them sick or even kill them. If you can't de-code the numbers call and ask. Don't want any of you to lose chicks because...

I know for sure it would kill my chickens if I didn't have a run with tops. How about my American buff geese? This huge barred owl was in my neighbors tree behind our barn tonight. The geese have free run within our fenced property. They have a building to run into. Just not sure if it would...

He had been working in the coop to fix a door,came up to the house to get a tool-heard the chickens sounding off. Went back down to find a fishercat in the coop. Dang thing was aggressive and wouldn't get lost so called the proper authorities for permission to shoot. Granted the permission he...

My chicks are 4 and a half weeks old now. They make my house smelly and dusty. On top of that they have now taken up dumping water as a hobby. I live in New England. Can we put them out in the coop now with heat lamps?

I am new and can't figure out how to include pictures in my posts.

Once in a great while I see a guinea yawn-is that O.K.?

I just got 8 guinea chicks and was wondering if they get along with chickens-I am totally new to guineas and chickens. I got 4 buff cochin,and 6 wyandotte chicks. The cochins are so sweet.