Dave Photo by D. Libertore Picture this: You’re strolling through your backyard, the sun dappling through the trees, the air filled with birds chirping. As you reach your chicken coop, calm washes over you. With their gentle demeanor and distinctive barred patterns, your Plymouth Rock chickens welcome you with soft clucks and friendly head tilts. These … Read more
First Saturday Lime 20 lb. Natural Monthly… Keep insects out of unwanted areas thanks to your First Saturday Lime Natural Monthly P… [More] Price: $31.99 Buy Now Keeping your chickens pest-free is an ongoing and sometimes unpleasant task. Some pesticides are not good for your chickens, your chickens’ eggs, or Mother Earth. Diatomaceous earth … Read more
Cozy Products 200 Watt Chicken Coop Flat Panel Heater The Cozy Products 200 Watt Chicken Coop Flat Panel Heater is a safe and energy-efficient way to heat your chicken coop. It provides gentle, radiant heat to cold areas, making it perfect for chicks and chickens. This heater is also easy to install and use. Pros: … Read more
Are you talking to me? Rhode Island Red chickens have a reputation for being tough, sometimes mean, aloof, and self-sufficient, among other things. So, given that description, the answer is Rhode Island Reds need a lot of space. Now, I’m not saying that they need any more space in the coop or on the range. … Read more
Every chicken breed carries a story. From the historic lanes of Dorking to the quaint Dutch countryside, from the barns of Faverolles to the fields where Frizzles roam, each chicken breed has a tale to go with it. And as we travel on, exploring Hamburg and Houdan, we uncover these stories. Take the Dorking, with … Read more
You step into your chicken coop, a place you’ve lovingly put together for your little egg-layers. Instead of the cozy home you envision, a pungent odor assaults your senses, and you notice your chickens’ once cheery eyes now teary and their breathing labored. This is the unwelcome reality of ammonia, an unseen, unheard menace lurking … Read more
The Sky is Falling! Imagine the panic that would grip you if you came home to find your beloved chicken lying injured or ill. The helplessness you’d feel, the fear for their well-being, the frantic rush to seek help. This is a situation no chicken owner wants to experience. Fortunately, there’s a way to be … Read more
What is Chicken Vent Gleet? Chicken Vent Gleet is a potentially chronic chicken vent inflammation usually accompanied by an abnormal discharge. It is also called cloacitis because it occurs in the cloaca and subsequently the vent. The cloaca is a common cavity at the end of the digestive tract for the release of both excretory … Read more
Hey folks! If you will, picture a lush garden brimming with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and a riot of colorful flowers, all buzzing with life. Now, add a flock of chickens to the mix. They’re not just good at egg-laying; they can also be gardeners’ little helpers. But before you throw open the gates to … Read more
Understanding the Dangers: Poison Threats to Your Chickens Chickens, curious and industrious as they are, have a knack for pecking around in places they shouldn’t. Keeping chickens safe from poisons is a must, but unfortunately, sometimes, they come into contact with substances that can be harmful or even deadly. From the chemicals we use to … Read more