Author: Justin Shelton

The outside run is an important feature to the coop. If you have a garden, you’ll want a chicken run so the chickens don’t eat your garden produce and plants. They love pea plants, so unless you plant some for them, you’ll want a chicken run. Chicken tractors or portable coops are also sold. Do […]

Chickens can be good pets for children who are able to be gentle around them. Are chickens hard to take care of? Chickens are fairly easy to maintain once you get their housing set up, requiring daily feedings and regular cleanings. Is owning a chicken hard? Chickens are much tougher than many people would have […]

Egg Size and Your Small Flock of Laying Hens Hen body weight is the key to increased egg size. Protein level in the feed can be used to alter egg size at different stages of production. Lighting programs influence egg size by accelerating or delaying the age at which hens start to lay eggs. Why […]

Conclusion. Soda isn’t good for chickens because it places them at risk of developing severe health issues. Avoid giving your chickens soda or Pepsi. Instead, give your birds more healthy drinks such as freshwater, chocolate milk, and milk in their raw form. What drinks can chickens have? There’s really only one thing chickens need to […]

While shy birds or those who are lower on the pecking order may not vocalize as much as more dominant birds, all birds will make some form of noise during the day. Some birds are simply shy, but if your chickens are not talking at all, there might be something wrong. How often do chickens […]

The short answer to whether milk is on the list of what not to feed your chickens is no. Chickens are not lactose intolerant, but too much milk can cause diarrhea. You can feed small amounts of milk or its forms such as cottage cheese, yogurt, buttermilk, and whey. Just don’t overdo it. Is it […]

The mandatory housing measures which were in place across the UK since 29 November 2021 were lifted on Monday 2 May 2022. Poultry and other captive birds no longer need to be housed, unless they are in a Protection Zone. Read more about this: Avian influenza housing measures lifted on 2 May. When can I […]

As a result, there are very strict government guidelines in place to protect chickens and other poultry from the virus. And the mainstay of that advice, for keepers of small flocks or pet chickens, is to keep them indoors. The reasons are clear – Avian Flu (specifically, a H5N8a H5N8H5N8 is a subtype of the […]

Homeowners with backyard chickens should be alert for signs of these fleas and carefully monitor the status of indoor pests on pets and furniture. These fleas can even infest humans, so if you suspect that poultry fleas have invaded your home, be sure check your own skin, hair, and clothing items as well. Can you […]

Examine your birds by parting their feathers and looking for flat, yellowish lice. These fleas are dark brown and flattened like cat or dog fleas, but the adults embed themselves in the skin of the face of chickens. How do you get rid of fleas on chickens? Add a small amount of diatomaceous earth to […]

All About Bird Mites. Bird mites, also called chicken mites, are pests that many people don’t think about. These tiny insects are a nuisance, nonetheless. They typically live on the skin of different birds including chickens but can find their way into homes and other structures. Can mites from chickens live on humans? Bird mites […]

Are Chickens Immune to Snake Venom? No, chickens aren’t immune to snake venom. Chickens will die from snake bites. That’s why chickens defend themselves from snakes become they can’t withstand their poison. Do snakes hang around chickens? snakes have to be kept out of your chicken coop at all costs. Not only can snakes eat […]

Live in the small intestine & interfere with chicken’s ability to absorb nutrients; larvae damage the intestine walls, adults can create a blockage in the intestines, causing death. Roundworms cannot be transmitted from chickens to humans. What worms can chickens pass to humans? Roundworms. Roundworms, also called ascarids, are the most common intestinal parasite found […]

I’ve been blind in my left eye for 28 years due to ocular histoplasmosis, which is caused by bird droppings. Can chickens cause eye problems in humans? What is Histoplasmosis? In the eye, histoplasmosis causes multifocal small scars under the retina as shown in this photo. Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by breathing in spores […]

Scrambled eggs: Not only do chickens like to eat eggs, but it’s good for them too! Eggs contain protein, fat, vitamins and minerals that chickens need. Scramble an egg in a little bit of olive oil or butter. What foods are good for sick chickens? You can feed your chicken hard-boiled eggs, mealworms, fresh or […]

Tap Water City water sources are considered safe for consumption, but there are certainly differences in the taste and composition from city to city. Treated water isn’t all the same, but it is almost always safe. Growing up, I drank from Lake Huron. Today, my chickens and I drink from the Ohio River. What water […]

Chickens are sociable creatures, so plan to keep three to six birds. With this amount, you’ll always have a steady supply of eggs, since an adult hen lays about two eggs every three days, on average. Is it OK to keep just 2 chickens? Social Complexity Of The Flock Some might recommend that keeping just […]

No, vegans can’t eat eggs even if they come from their own chickens. Chickens do not produce eggs for humans to eat, they produce them as part of their natural reproductive cycle. To take eggs from chickens for profit or sustenance is exploitation, which is not permissible for those following a vegan lifestyle. Why are […]

When administering IM vaccine into the pectoral muscle, locate the most forward point of the keel bone and the shoulder joint, then inject into the third point of an equilateral triangle in the deepest part of the muscle. This route is often used in small animal practice for off licence antibiotic therapy. Where do u […]

Free range hens produce healthier eggs than the rest. According to DrAxe.com, eggs from free-range hens contain: ⅓ less cholesterol, ¼ less saturated fat, ⅔ more vitamin A, 2 times more omega-3, 3 times more vitamin E, 7 times more beta-carotene. Most importantly, they are usually a bit bigger in size than normal eggs. Are […]