Hens go broody when you don’t want them to… and won’t go broody when you do. Articles by Shelby R.
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Well, it happened again. You got a rooster from your straight-run batch of chicks. Maybe you have an @BantyChooks[/USER] that may help here.']aggressive rooster. Possibly you have too many birds from a breeding project or taking on too much at once. Your town may not allow roosters...
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When keeping poultry, this is a sad but unavoidable topic. If you keep birds, you are bound to run into this, unfortunately. Especially if this is your first time, or if you’ve dealt with it before, you may be overwhelmed, so this is a guide through the whole process. If you are...
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Raising chickens can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. While you do need to responsibly care for your poultry, you don’t have to go overboard with cost. Here are 10 areas to save money in when raising chickens.
#1. Buying Eggs, Chicks, or Adults
When getting chickens, it may...
Disclaimer
This article’s sole purpose is to show off my coop and chickens, and give a few details. It is not a guide or a plan to build the coop.
Coop
After years of begging my dad to build my chickens a new coop it was finally finished last November. He started the coop by leveling the...
Introduction
Keeping a house chicken is a very debated topic. In this article we will cover a few individual experiences, statistics, tips, care, and other options. Please be respectful and considerate of any opinions that anyone has on keeping house chickens. Also, this article is not about...
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So, your birds are losing feathers and looking scraggly but aren’t molting. Or maybe you actually saw the pests crawling on them. Either way you’ve come to the right place. My birds had lice a few months ago and I have made this article with all the information I collected during...
What is Spontaneous Sex Reversal?
Spontaneous Sex reversal is an uncommon phenomenon where a female chicken develops male characteristics and behavior.
Why does it Happen?
Female chickens have two ovaries. The one on the left side is the only one that develops in healthy birds. The one on the...
Introduction
Some of you may be asking the same question that I was a few months ago, ”How do I keep button quail?” Well, here’s my two cents after keeping mine. Before I start, I just want to say a special thanks to @Nabiki for always answering my questions and being so helpful.
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Whether you have a new batch of chicks you’re struggling to name, are tired of the basic names, or realized your adult chickens could use some names, you’ve come to the right place! I have named 50+ birds and consider myself a bit of an expert. Get ready to...