Dave Special thanks to the Animal Sciences Department at the University of Kentucky Chicken prolapsed oviduct is a natural condition that occurs when a chicken lays an egg. The oviduct naturally turns inside out to let the egg out, then returns to its normal position. If a chicken prolapse vent doesn’t go back inside, it can … Read more
Hello again, friendly chicken keepers. If you have ever forgotten to clean the water container for your chickens, you probably noticed that slimy layer forming inside your chicken’s waterer and wondered what in the world is going on. Well, that’s what is called a biofilm, and it’s something you should definitely know about. Today, we … Read more
Review of the Heavy Duty Egg Basket from My Pet Chicken: A Basket That Holds More Than Just Eggs Hey there, folks! Today, we will review the Heavy Duty Egg Basket from My Pet Chicken. This isn’t just any basket—it’s designed to hold up to 24 eggs, and, get this, it’s actually a repurposed golf … Read more
When the frost is on the pumpkin and the days get shorter in the late autumn, that’s when you need to start thinking about how your chickens are going to weather the winter. You see, frozen chicken at 99 cents a pound in the grocery store is a great find. Frostbite on chickens is not … Read more
Cannibalism in chickens is the habit of chickens pecking one another. I have not seen a chicken eat another chicken, but they will kill each other for some reason. Once a chicken gets a blood spot on it, other chickens will peck at that spot reflexively until they eventually kill that unfortunate chicken. So cannibalism … Read more
One of the most annoying problems that flock owners face is the rodent problem. You know… the struggle of keeping your feed safe from pests (and the elements). It’s not just about feeding your flock; it’s about doing it efficiently, economically, and safely. Enter Grandpa’s Feeders Automatic Chicken Feeder, a product designed to tackle these … Read more
Will rats kill chickens? They will if they can, but it is very unusual for a rat to kill an adult chicken. Do rats kill chickens? The answer to this question is YES. But hold on a minute. You just said they don’t??? It’s not a simple “YES”. You might, on occasion, find chewed-up chicks … Read more
If you’ve ever raised chicks, you know how crucial a good brooder setup is. From temperature control to safety, a reliable brooder can make your life a whole lot easier. It is a good idea to have a brooder ready before your chicks hatch or before you pick them up at the store. So let’s … Read more
It really doesn’t matter whether it’s trees, plants, people, or chickens; anytime you put too many of the same species in one gathering, the opportunity for a disease to take hold and take off is greater than if those same populations were spread out. That is why we are going to discuss chicken vaccination techniques. … Read more
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate your chickens. Should chickens be vaccinated is a question on the mind whether you do or don’t prefer holistic methods of immunization, and opinions on it are as varied as the breeds of chickens we all love. Why the fuss, you ask? Vaccines can be the difference in preventing … Read more