DIY Horizontal Drink Stick
Equipment:
3 6-inch by ½ inch PVC tubes
2 2-inch by ½ inch PVC tubes
4 PVC T-pieces for horizontal nipples
4 horizontal nipples
1 ½ inch Dura PVC cap
1 ½ inch PVC hose connector
* Use durable plastics for indoor/outdoor use to avoid rust.
Other Supplies:
PVC...
The Fluffy Butt Hut
I really dreamed of my husband building or buying half shed/half coop much similar to the layout of Lisa Steele’s layout. However, my husband had other plans and gave all the space to the girls.
The white coop is the desired look according to plans but we modified. We...
Egg Laying Behavior The Mystery Unraveled
Sophia (Golden Buff) in pre-laying behavior.
Define Behavior
Here we will unravel the mysteries of egg-laying behavior. Jacob (2015) terms behavior as “the way in which an animal or person acts in response to a particular situation or stimulus”...
Chicken Treat Blocks
Or Molt Muffins
I have been asked so frequently about these treats that I decided to add a recipe article for the readers enjoyment and your chickens will love it too!
Combine Ingredients
2 cups Oats (I use quick cooking from bulk aisle)
½ cup chopped nuts (I like...
How to Make a Brooder on The Cheap
Brooder Setup
First need to find a plain cardboard box at least 2 feet high. You will also need chicken wire or hardware cloth for top over box to prevent flight risk. Just put some pine shavings large flake in about 1 inch deep. You can get from Tractor...
Frostbite in Chickens
Photo courtesy of Backyard Chickens.Com
Every owner thinks about winter and all the risks that come with it if you own chickens. Other articles review winterizing well and I urge you to go read those in order to adequately prepare for winter. Winter does take...
Ammonia Toxicity In Chickens
Ammonia is naturally produced in poultry droppings and has a very pungent smell. Besides the challenge of a smelly coop, did you know that ammonia levels could build up in your coop without proper ventilation especially during the winter months when it...
DIY Chicken Swing For The Brooder
The first step is to measure your width and height of the brooder. Right this down so you will remember.
The tools you will need:
Saw
Drill with 7/64 inch bit
Kitchen twine
Pencil for marking
Measuring tape
Fine grit sanding paper
16-inch length...
Prolapsed Phallus in Ducks
Penis Prolapse
A prolapsed phallus can occasionally occur in male ducks or drakes mostly due to trauma, over exertion during mating, or a sign of infection commonly venereal disease. Prolapsed phallus can also be seen in duck plague. Seen here...
Choosing The Right Breed For You
There is a lot to think about when choosing the breed of chicken that will work well in your area. Now that you have decided to get chickens and you determined the laws and ordinances in your area for owning chickens also known as fowl, Let’s get down to the fun...
Tractor Supply Company
Innovations Pet Deluxe Farm House Chicken Coop
Structure: Description reports that this can house up to 8 hens comfortably but I would say 4 at best. The company is not following the recommended guidelines by Hatcheries that suggest 2-4 sq. ft. per bird in the coop and...
Tractor Supply Company
Innovations Pet Deluxe Farm House Chicken Coop
Structure: Description reports that this can house up to 8 hens comfortably but I would say 4 at best. The company is not following the recommended guidelines by Hatcheries that suggest 2-4 sq. ft. per bird in the coop and...