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
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
Unveiling the World of Chickens’ Social Behavior Hey Folks! Today, we will jump into chickens’ social dynamics with a look at the ” chicken pecking order behavior” — a term that’s not just for the birds! If you’ve ever watched your backyard flock for a while, you’ll notice there’s a whole soap opera unfolding right … Read more
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
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