One of the most exciting things about keeping chickens is getting to hatch them. 24 hrs after hatching they are a cute little ball of fluffy down, chirping and huddling under the brooder for warmth. Hatching eggs is a wonderful way for children to experience the joys of … [Read more...]
Permethrin VS DE
If your chickens have mites, use permethrin! No, if your chickens have mites use DE! Have you heard this argument before? If you follow any chicken keeping page on social media then you have been exposed to this argument. The proponents of either method can … [Read more...]
Understanding Chicken Molt (Moult)
It's fall and you notice that your chicken coop looks like a chicken murder crime scene. Feathers are everywhere and you are starting to count your chickens (not like the time you counted your chickens before they hatched) to make sure no one is missing. And where are … [Read more...]
eBook Review: Chicken Hot Topics
People, by nature, tend to cling vehemently to what they believe for a variety of reasons and the area of animal husbandry is no exception. As a result, first-time farm animal owners can be assaulted by a variety of misleading information and arguments on the internet when … [Read more...]
