Author: Justin Shelton

The good news is that worms are fairly easy to treat. At Backyard Chicken Coops we recommend Wormout Gel to treat your chickens infested with worms. Wormout Gel contains two key chemicals, Oxfendazole and Praziquantel, which help effectively eradicate worms from your chicken’s digestive system. What kills chicken worms? Fenbendazole is the only product that […]

Is there a chicken safe rat poison? Yes. Rat poisons are also known as rodenticide. Ratshot by Freezone differs as it is made with difenacoum. Ratshot is designed for use around pets, livestock and also poultry. Does Rat Poison hurt chickens? No. Poisons are not safe. A dose that will kill a rat will kill […]

Overfed chickens can gain weight and that which may cause them to become less mobile and to move less. If you see any changes in their regular moving behavior, it may be a sign that they are eating too much. Pay close attention to their regular everyday habits, so you can notice any changes as […]

Young chickens are at a greater risk, and infestations with fleas are often fatal. Although poultry are the primary host of sticktight fleas, they have become increasingly more common in domestic dogs and cats. Treatment. Name Summary Fipronil (brand name Frontline and Pronyl) Apply directly on fleas. G Damerow Can humans get fleas from chickens? […]

How long can chickens stay inside the crate? Ideally they should not be crated for more than a few hours. They can travel for a maximum of eight hours straight. You should release them after eight hours to drink, eat and stretch. Can you keep chickens in a box? Make sure you have the space […]

Most chickens need between 0.12% to 0.2% sodium in the diet. If measured as NaCl or “salt,” it should be 0.4-0.6%. Can I add salt to my chickens water? Salt isn’t good for chickens, so putting out a tub of salt water for them in the winter would ensure that they had unfrozen water all […]

Whole chicken: Apply kosher salt (1 teaspoon per pound) evenly inside cavity and under skin of breasts and legs. Let chicken rest in refrigerator on wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet for 6 to 24 hours. How much salt do you put on chicken? The amount of salt is a matter of taste, so […]

Seasoning Your Chicken. Put the dry rub on the chicken any time before you prepare the meat. Dry rub doesn’t tenderize the meat, so it’s okay to apply it to your chicken any length of time before you decide to cook it. How early should you season chicken? There is one crucial thing to keep […]

If there are no artificial lights, chickens lose their ability to see once it gets too dark by nightfall. Due to being almost blind, a chicken will become highly cautious about its surroundings. The dark causes chickens to be unaware of what’s happening around them. Can chickens be left in the dark? Chickens and birds […]

between 14 and 16 hours per day. Because studies have also repeatedly shown that supplying light for more than 17 hours actually decreases egg production(2). So the optimum daylight time required to encourage hens to lay the optimum number of eggs is between 14 and 16 hours per day. Do chicken coops need direct sunlight? […]

Homemade Electrolytes for Chickens One gallon of water. 1 tablespoon sugar. 1 teaspoon baking soda. 1 teaspoon salt. When should you give chickens electrolytes? Electrolytes are also useful during times of stress, flock illness, or traveling. They give your chickens a little pick me up whenever needed. Electrolytes are easy to mix at home with […]

Keep the water a comfortable, lukewarm temperature. Hold onto the wings gently to discourage flapping and escape attempts. Keep the bird’s head above water at all times. Expect extreme relaxation before long; many chickens enjoy baths so much that they fall asleep. How warm should a chicken bath be? The water temperature should be about […]

Simply fill your one gallon glass jar with warm water, add the honey, apple cider vinegar and smashed garlic and allow to steep. Best scenario would be to make your magic water the evening before your chicks will arrive. Making it ahead allows the garlic to steep in the warm water and the whole mixture […]

8 Ways To Keep Chickens’ Water From Freezing Off Grid Capture The Sun’s Heat With An Old Tire. Salt Water Double Solution Keeps Waterers From Freezing. Put Your Ducks To Work. Use Warm Water To Delay Freezing. Use The Root Cellar Concept To Keep Water Thawed. Greenhouse Play Area To Help Keep Water Thawed. Will […]

Common causes of stress in chickens and other poultry. Poultry growers can associate with high mortality, poor feed conversation, high feed intake, lower production, floor eggs, thin shells, low/slow weight gain, cannibalism, feather loss, pest, disease, etc. What causes chickens to have stress? Mating is an obvious cause of stress due to the vigour and […]

Poison Bromethalin: This is a very potent neurotoxin that kills within twenty-four hours. This type of poison has no antidote, so you should not use it around livestock, pets, or small children. Vitamin Based: Will kill within twenty-four hours. Anti-Coagulants: Probably the most widely used poison around. What poison will kill a chicken? Apple seeds […]

A predator attack is stressful for the whole flock and not just the bird that was attacked. This stress can cause their feathers to fall out and it can take weeks for them to get back to normal. Why are my chickens feathers falling out? Molting occurs once a year in mature birds 16 months […]

Keeping Your Chicken Coop Safe Make Your Yard Less Attractive to Raccoons. Secure the Wire Mesh on Your Coop. Use a Latch That’s Hard to Open. Surround the Coop Area with Foul Smells. Install a Coop Apron. Mount a Predator Deterrent Light on the Coop. Why do raccoons kill chickens? They prefer to eat the […]

18 Weeds that Are Toxic to Chickens Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) Death Camas (Zygadenus spp) Castor Bean (Ricinus communis) Coffee Senna (Senna occidentalis) Corn Cockle (Argrostemma githago) Cottonseed (Gossypium spp) Horsenettle (Solanum carolinense) What are poisonous to chickens? Garlic and onions are the two most common culprits that may impact egg […]

Herbs such as lavender, mint and rosemary not only make your chickens smell lovely, they also contain natural insecticides. Simply sprinkle dried herbs where your chickens bathe. A dust bath works best when the dust is bone-dry, and is not clumping. What herbs can I put in my chickens dust bath? Dried Lavender Lavender is […]