About Chickenmethod and Me

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

How To Treat An Impacted Crop Chicken

I often come across some folk who, in their genuine care and love for their flock, unfortunately, encounter the distressing issue of an impacted crop. An impacted crop in chickens is not something you can afford to ignore. It occurs when the crop, a pouch-like part of the digestive tract used to store food temporarily, … Read more

Hatching & Brooding Your Own Chicks Review

If you are looking for a book that covers brooding and hatching chicks of various species in one comprehensive book, look no further than Dale Damerow’s ‘Hatching & Brooding Your Own Chicks,’ a book that’s been on the radar of many poultry lovers. I say brooding first because that is what the book suggests that … Read more

From Dutch to Houdan – A Chicken List Continued

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