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How to start a layer/dual purpose flock with adult hens (Basics only) (From personal experience.)

How to start a layer/dual purpose flock with adult hens (Basics only) (From personal experience.)

Spring through early summer is the best way to start a flock (from my experience) but let’s backtrack to how to prepare. Step 1: Know how many hens you are getting so you can plan on how big the coop (and fenced in run if you so desire) needs to be to accommodate them. Step 2: Start looking...

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Why coop height matters and the benefits of a taller coop

Why coop height matters and the benefits of a taller coop

So you are looking to buy or build a new chicken coop and are wondering what size you need. Everyone talks about floor space, but what about ceiling height? If you have ever browsed farm stores, the internet, or even your neighborhood for chicken coops you will find that many, maybe even the...
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Why coop height matters and the benefits of a taller coop

Why coop height matters and the benefits of a taller coop

So you are looking to buy or build a new chicken coop and are wondering what size you need. Everyone talks about floor space, but what about ceiling height? If you have ever browsed farm stores, the internet, or even your neighborhood for chicken coops you will find that many, maybe even the...
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The White Leghorn: A Basic Overview

The White Leghorn: A Basic Overview

History: The White Leghorn is a variety of chicken that is used for commercial egg production. It is a Mediterranean breed from Livorno, Italy. It is a relatively cold hardy chicken in my experience but I wouldn't say it's immune to cold temperatures. Prized for its consistent egg-laying...
 
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From Sea to Sea: or, the Chickens’ March to Rule the World

From Sea to Sea: or, the Chickens’ March to Rule the World

From Sea to Sea: or, the Chickens’ March to Rule the World Chickens have played a small but important role in the history of the world for the last few thousand years. They are believed to have been derived from wild junglefowl found in Southeast Asia. Peters et al. (2022) state that the...
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Showing chickens

Showing chickens

Hello! I’m Nora and I have shown chickens for 3 years in 4H and at the national poultry show! It’s super fun and allows me to interact with birds differently than having them as only pets. Since so many of my friends here have asked me about showing them, here is my introduction to showing...
Three Reasons to Rehome

Three Reasons to Rehome

Introduction Well, it happened again. You got a rooster from your straight-run batch of chicks. Maybe you have an 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*. Or maybe you want to remove older...
Avian colibacillosis: Causes, Prevention and Treatment

Avian colibacillosis: Causes, Prevention and Treatment

Introduction: Avian colibacillosis is an infectious disease caused partly or completely by a group of pathogenic E. Coli bacteria, known collectively as Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli, or APEC. It manifests as many different diseases, including: Acute fatal septicaemia Airsacculitis Egg...
Just started raising chickens? What breed do I start with? From hatching eggs to chicks to hybrids from pullets, Today, we will find out what to do!

Just started raising chickens? What breed do I start with? From hatching eggs to chicks to hybrids from pullets, Today, we will find out what to do!

Hello everyone! So, are you looking into buying yourself your first chooks? Or are you just wanting to try some different breeds? Well today we will discuss… • Should I hatch my eggs? • Are chicks the best to start? •Hybrids or heritage, which ones are worth it? •Please note• Most if not...
The Northern Fowl Mite

The Northern Fowl Mite

Recently, my chickens have gotten a case of northern fowl mites. It is only 4 of them (they are in a separate coop). I was so devastated and shocked that they got them. They are all good now, but I wanted to share some information about the mite. So, let’s look at the mite side… Mites are tiny...
Hedges for forage and cover

Hedges for forage and cover

I recently discovered that hedges are excellent sources of forage and cover for chickens, so I thought I would share the best of what I have learned. The principal source is John Wright, A natural history of the hedgerow, Profile books, 2016. Those who are keen to improve their land and forage...
How to Spot a Phony Farm

How to Spot a Phony Farm

So, you decided to buy some chicks? Maybe some hatching eggs? After spending a few days checking known hatchery sites and not finding availability in certain breeds or colors you want, you conclude that you want to order from a small family farm or a breeder instead. The birds will be better...
How to start a layer/dual purpose flock with adult hens (Basics only) (From personal experience.)

How to start a layer/dual purpose flock with adult hens (Basics only) (From personal experience.)

Spring through early summer is the best way to start a flock (from my experience) but let’s backtrack to how to prepare. Step 1: Know how many hens you are getting so you can plan on how big the coop (and fenced in run if you so desire) needs to be to accommodate them. Step 2: Start looking...
Why coop height matters and the benefits of a taller coop

Why coop height matters and the benefits of a taller coop

So you are looking to buy or build a new chicken coop and are wondering what size you need. Everyone talks about floor space, but what about ceiling height? If you have ever browsed farm stores, the internet, or even your neighborhood for chicken coops you will find that many, maybe even the...
The White Leghorn: A Basic Overview

The White Leghorn: A Basic Overview

History: The White Leghorn is a variety of chicken that is used for commercial egg production. It is a Mediterranean breed from Livorno, Italy. It is a relatively cold hardy chicken in my experience but I wouldn't say it's immune to cold temperatures. Prized for its consistent egg-laying...
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