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my turkey has fowl pox and will not eat anything, hes a little lethargic and im very worried that hes going to die.
his pox has progressed to where its beginning to dry up and scab a little so im hoping its near its end but i cant tell, ive looked down his throat and theres no lesions on the...
Let me say this right up front. I love chickens. They are dependable. They are productive. They have personality for days. But after observing friends who've raised ducks alongside chickens, I've noticed something interesting.
Ducks quietly outperform chickens in a few areas.
Not everything...
Posting this in case anyone is wanting to build nest boxes regardless of the reason and want some ideas. Also suppose this could also be a bookshelf tutorial as well 😂
These nest boxes are massive lol and generally not necessary for folks who have chickens that understand personal space lol you...
Have you ever stood in your kitchen holding a bottle of apple cider vinegar and thought, “I wonder if my chickens could use this too?”
If you keep backyard chickens long enough, you will hear about apple cider vinegar, usually called ACV in chicken circles. Someone will swear by it. Someone...
When most people think about backyard poultry, chickens steal the spotlight. Ducks tend to waddle quietly in the background. But if you have ever raised ducks, you know something important.
They are not just cute. They are surprisingly helpful.
At first glance, ducks look like messy little...
Welcome to Chick Quicks, a series that chronicles the lessons I've learned as a chicken keeper — all in 5 minutes or less! Many topics will be geared towards novices and smaller flocks, with links included throughout each article for additional reading.
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Today, we're looking at an odd...
Let me guess how it started for you. You said, “I’ll just get three or four hens for fresh eggs.” That was the plan. Simple. Sensible. Responsible.
Fast forward a few months and somehow you are standing in the yard counting twelve birds, googling coop extensions, and telling your family, “Well…...
There’s something about baby chicks that makes people instantly soften. Maybe it’s the tiny peeps.
Maybe it’s the way they wobble around like little wind up toys. Or maybe it’s the fact that they look like fuzzy ping pong balls with legs.
Either way, once you bring chicks home, one question...
Walk into any farm store and it’s easy to feel like raising chickens requires a cart full of gadgets. Plastic boredom busters. Expensive supplements. Hanging toys. Fancy feeders. Special “chicken treats” in shiny bags.
But here’s the funny truth most experienced chicken keepers quietly learn...
Limited funds here using scrap metals I got gifted to me. But it functions!
I’ve always heard of people using hot rocks to keep them warm in sleighs and cars before they were heated and wanted to put that principle to use, along with the principle that hot air rises.
This method uses a 5 gallon bucket with nipples and an insulated ‘jacket’, along with a hot rock. I...
Want to know how to make Chicken dishes? This article will help you make yummy dishes for your flock.
With more every year, there are many dishes to make and explore.
Mama hen stew (Aka chicken peanut butter)
One day, My best broody hen, Fluffy butt (She's and Ancona, which they don't really...
Welcome to Chick Quicks, a series that chronicles the lessons I've learned as a chicken keeper — all in 5 minutes or less! Many topics will be geared towards novices and smaller flocks, with links included throughout each article for additional reading.
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It’s 6PM, and you’re about to sit...
Welcome to Chick Quicks, a series that chronicles the lessons I've learned as a chicken keeper — all in 5 minutes or less! Many topics will be geared towards novices and smaller flocks, with links included throughout each article for additional reading.
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Let's begin by discussing one of my...
This is about 6 top Chicken breeds, most of them are good layers, and are docile, kid friendly chickens.
1. Buff orpington
Buff orpingtons are docile, kid friendly, heritage chickens. They are normal sized. It is the most common color of the Orpingtons. Buff Orpington hens are reliable...
Let’s be honest for a second. The first time you brought chickens home, they did not trust you. Not even a little.
You walked into the yard and they scattered like you were a fox wearing boots. Wings flapping. Feathers flying. Full panic mode. You’d think you were chasing them with a frying...
This is an article about chicken and duck names
The hen on the cover's name is Luna. A black star hen who died at 4 years old.
Nature and flower themed(The hen's name is Dandelion)
• Midnight
• Luna
• Buttercup
• Dandelion
• Summer
• Snowball
• Snowflake
• Sunflower
• Milky way
• Sapphire
•...
We have always had a few chickens in our high tunnel greenhouse. Lately I've been working to expand the effort and have a few more birds in place. I built a 24'x48' equipment shed a while ago and just fenced off half of one bay for a space that is about 12'x12' in size. Inside there is a roost...
