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 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 to … Read more
They decimate a garden, soil every inch of their domain, don’t care about fences, crow at the least desirable times, and take no heed of passing traffic, trespassing signs, or tongue lashings. So, what are the reasons for raising chickens when common sense dictates otherwise? Well, baby chicks are adorable and fun to watch, for one thing. … Read more
Peep Peep – How are you? I’m Dave. We’re going to discuss chickens on this site. I like ’em. They are givers. I Like Chickens I was born on a farm in Upstate New York. It was a typical dairy of the time, with cows, pigs, chickens, and even a horse named Golden Girl. My … Read more
Let’s talk about incubators for hatching baby chicks. You can find them for sale online or at retail stores. They’re inexpensive, quite expensive, and somewhere in between. The price difference usually reflects the features and the quality of construction that goes into each unit. If you’ve had chickens for a while and don’t want to … Read more
If you’ve ever watched chickens bustling around in a yard, you know they seem to go about their routines without using their little minds much. In fact, their behavior is quite complex, fascinating, and baffling. I aim to help you understand that these common chicken behaviors are more than random acts. They are intrinsic parts … Read more
If you’re raising chickens in a hot climate, shade is necessary. This post will discuss shade and other ways to keep your chickens cool when things get hot. After all, chickens, like us, need a pause from the blazing sun to remain healthy and happy. Heat stress can ruffle any chicken’s feathers, leading to various … Read more