I’m looking for resources/guides on SPECIFIC steps I can do, to train my young chickens to be EXTREMELY docile for extensive handling.
If you have any links to good guides, or book recommendations, I’d appreciate it
I want to be able to:
Manually extend their wings to the full length
Pick...
My dad was letting three standard chicks and our two oegbs at the same time. One of the chicks ran towards our bantam rooster, who spurred the poor chick half an hour ago. This situation should never have occurred but it has been limping and doesn't use it's right leg. What could this be and how...
I just found out that my sweet baby hen (about 2.5 weeks old) might actually be a rooster! He is such a sweetheart--very cuddly and tame already. I've never been able to keep roosters because they've always ended up being too rough on the hens and mean to people. Does anyone have any advice on...
Hi, just taught two of my chickens to ring a bell and would like to share that they can learn this trick really fast! Chickens are really food motivated!
I started by having scratch in one hand, then I started to ring the bell with another hand and move the hand with scratch to the chicken. I...
Showmanship is a fun way to enjoy your chickens and expand your chicken knowledge. It lets exhibitors show off their chicken handling skills and compete for ribbons and other prizes. Chickens that are not exemplary examples of their breed’s type can compete and win in showmanship. But without...