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We live in SW Washington and have a few times each winter the chicken water freezes. We have Little Giant waterers that hang in the run. In previous winters, I wrapped a 6' heat tape around the water container. It kept the container from freezing solid but not the tray. I usually have to...
There is something magical about watching a flock of backyard chickens hustle across the yard like a tiny feathered clean-up crew. They scratch, they peck, they explore every leaf and crumb, almost like they are on a mission. And honestly, they kind of are.
If you have ever scraped leftovers...
Reasons Why Geese Are Underrated:
This is more specifically referring to Embden geese.
#1 They imprint on whoever they see first
#2 They have a good demeanor and fun personalities
#3 Great foragers and grazers
#4 Easy diet and needs
#5 Hardy and somewhat weather resistant
Geese get put in...
An introductory ethogram for Canada geese (Branta canadensis)
Behavior of Canada Geese
Geese have a fairly standard set of social behaviors. Many of their behaviors are related to ritualized aggression, flock cohesion, courting, and appeasement. Some of the behaviors they exhibit include, but...
I had been 30 years or more without chickens and when I decided to have them again I went back to the go to breed (Rhode Island Red) and got them from the same hatchery as before and they were very good egg producers but as time went by they began to die early and all from the same thing. I...
Humidity? Side incubation? Turning 97.349 times an hour? Playing classical music? What really matters when it comes to successfully hatching eggs (for the backyard hobbyist not industrial scale poultry!) and what can you actually do to improve things? I’ve intentionally hatched (or exposed...
First I want to say thank you to all of the backyard chicken members. After getting the amazing advice of what I needed to do to make our chicken coop safe, I upgraded the coop using 1/2 in hardware cloth. I didn’t remove the chicken wire that I first installed being I felt it would make the...
When I first started raising chickens, I got several Araucana hens, a Faverolles rooster, and two Hyline hens. My flock grew with crossbreeds up to 64 chickens, then I downsized to 10. I soon realised that crossbreed breeding was not profitable, so I decided to do some research.
My favourite...
Marvin is nearly four years old - and the fact his is still around is simply ridiculous.
He’s Araucana + Orpington + Rhode Island Red + Faverolles; apparently the perfect mix for a bird too stubborn to die. He blasted out of his shell in six hours from internal pip, the fastest hatch I’ve ever...
If you have ever watched your chickens scratching around the yard, chattering to each other, and chasing a bug like it is the Olympics, you know how easy it is to fall in love with them. Backyard chickens are more than just egg machines. They are little feathered friends with big personalities...
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A philosophical, positive review of the TSC Producer’s Pride Walk‑In Chateau Chicken Coop
The Chicken Guard All in one Door opener with gear drive.
The cochin bantam is a bantam breed originating from China. It is known for its fluffy butt, feathered legs and all around cuteness.
An awesome new alternative for your coop and run floors and poop shelves
An awesome new alternative for your coop and run floors and poop shelves
Colour: brown | black
Material: plastic
For a wooden coop.
Only need to make an opening and attach it with 8 screws (in the package)
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