The label reads, “Nutrition For Energy And Performance! Rich In Omega 3 &6 Essential Fatty Acids! Great For OMEGA EGGS! Ideal For Vibrant Colorful Plumage.” That all sounds great, and according to users, this product works as intended, with a few exceptions. Hi! It’s Dave. I review chicken-raising items and use them, too. I am … Read more
Have you ever come in from the pouring rain and needed to take your wet clothes off so you could get comfortable? You wouldn’t grab dry clothes and go back out in the rain to do it, would you? No. You would want a dry, comfortable, relaxed, and nonpublic place to change. Just like humans … Read more
By now, you know that molting is the natural process where chickens shed old feathers to make way for new ones. It usually happens in late summer or early fall and lasts anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. Feathers provide essential protection and insulation, so this process is critical for a chicken’s … Read more
If you are a first-time chicken owner, the first time you see feathers falling off your chickens, you might go into panic mode, but don’t worry. It’s probably just molting season. Even when you are used to molting, you can’t help feeling sorry for the little birds. However, molting is a natural process where chickens … Read more
Molting is an essential part of a bird’s life, much like shedding skin for reptiles or changing leaves for trees. During this period, birds shed old feathers to make way for new ones. It’s a completely natural process that ensures they maintain their ability to fly efficiently, stay warm, and look their best. Birds usually … Read more
Today, I will explain how to tell if your bird is starting to enter the fascinating yet often misunderstood phase called molting. Spotting the early signs can help you understand and care for your chickens during this natural process. The first molting stage is subtle, but staying vigilant will clue you into your bird’s condition. … Read more
Have you ever noticed how chickens undergo a complete makeover now and then? That’s molting for you, a fascinating, natural, and normal occurrence critical for their health. I will help you understand this remarkable process that is as vital to chickens as shedding old leaves is to a tree. In this post, you will learn: … Read more
Without a doubt, the most critical time in a chicken’s life is the first few days. Cold can get them. A misstep by your loving yet curious canine pal could do them in. Given the opportunity, every carnivorous critter would love to gobble them up. That is why making their first several weeks safe and … Read more
Not all soils are created equal. Some consist of too much clay, so drainage is too slow. Others are sandy, so they drain too quickly. Some are too silty, so the texture is not right. The best soil is 40% sand, 40% silt, and 20% clay. Even if this blend is achieved, the soil’s ability … Read more
I’m Dave. This site is about chickens, and I like them a lot. They are, as I have said before, givers. Where It Started I was born on a farm in upstate New York. A typical dairy operation of its time, with cows, pigs, chickens, and a horse named Golden Girl. My parents sold it … Read more