Articles by Barnette
Hey everyone! In this article, we’ll learn the basics of caring for a blind chicken such as general wellbeing, housing, and feeding. We will focus on cases where it’s already been determined that your chicken is permanently blind. We will NOT discuss treatment of the condition that caused the...
Anemia occurs when the blood doesn't have enough red blood cells, which are necessary to carry oxygen throughout the body. See causes of anemia below.
Symptoms of anemia include: pale comb, lethargy, weakness, weight loss, dull feathers. There may be other symptoms depending on how the anemia...
We've all had to deal with predators taking our chickens at least once. Maybe, when that happened, you upgraded your chicken coop security, or maybe you did something about the predator. Many people choose to dispatch of dangerous animals by shooting or trapping them, but I don't agree with...
Hello everyone! Are you looking to start a little farm, or add new members to your flock? You're probably looking into buying chicks from a hatchery. And maybe that's what will work best for you. But there are countless chickens out there in the world that need homes. Whether they are unwanted...