Articles by Shadrach

In the normal course of events free range chickens move around their territory as a group. The focal point of these groups is the senior rooster...

Hens have been laying eggs, sitting on them and and hatching them for centuries without human interference. Considering their ancestors the jungle...

Pecking; not all pecks are equal. A chicken’s beak is extremely sensitive. It is packed with tiny receptors that scientists believe provide the...

The reader needs to be aware that these observations and conclusions are taken from a particular chicken keeping arrangement which was conceived...

There are various threads on what you should have as essential items to care for your flock. This list is what I've found essential. The bulk of...

This is a picture of a chicken up a tree. She looks very at home up there. Makes a lovely picture. Shame about the photographer not getting the...

As humans became ‘civilised’ and water and cleansing agents became widely available, bathing in water became more commonplace and to some extent...

Scientists believe the modern chickens ancestors are jungle fowl. The jungle fowl live in small groups, roost in trees, and nest on the ground...

Flubendazole, is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic that will kill all gastrointestinal worm species that commonly occur in poultry. It is effective...

Major. Mel and Treacle after a hawk attack. Mini Minx and chicks. Fat Bird on the computer, my late email reply excuse. Cillin Ruffles...

This article is about my foray into the world of fermented feed for chickens. It’s written tongue in cheek and is not meant to be a definitive...

There seems to be no provision for bookmarking content on the profile page, so these are the articles that I have read and liked. This page will...

Most chicken keepers at some point have to deal with a mite infestation, be it on the bird, or in the coop. There are many types of mites, some...

Tar and particular types of clay have been used in the treatment of wounds for many years. In the days of wooden sailing ships during a sea...

Graphic Pictures. Below are a lot of pictures of sick chickens and injuries. Each subject will have a link to a thread or story where appropriate...