Author: Lorraine Wade

Report Each Incident. If you discover your chickens have been decimated and you suspect your neighbor’s dog, start a paper trail by contacting your local law enforcement agency such as the sheriff’s office. Deputies will come out to investigate the scene, so do not touch or move anything. What to do with a dog that […]

One of the top concerns of bird to dog transfer is salmonella. These bacteria are shed in the feces, so a dog that has access to the chicken coop may be more susceptible. Keep the coop and run area closed to the dog, even if birds are out ranging. CoccidiosisCoccidiosisCoccidiosis is a parasitic disease of […]

Dog Breeds that May be Good with Chickens Maremma Sheepdog. Komondor. Tibetan Mastiff. Akbash. Anatolian Shepherd. Great Pyrenees. Kuvasz. What dog breed is best for guarding chickens? 9 Dogs That Are Good with Chickens Old English Sheepdog. Old English sheepdogs are agile, attentive, and alert animals. Maremma Sheepdog. Known as a livestock guardian dog, the […]

Retrievers and Pointers—Labradors, Goldens, etc. This can be a mixed bag, as these are bird or hunting dogs, but they’re also dedicated to pleasing their people and to days spent relaxing. With training, some of these dogs may very well be okay around chickens. Will my dog eat my chickens? Trust that your dogs won’t […]

Most hens will lay fertile eggs for about two weeks after a mating. Some may lose fertility after maybe 9 days bit I think most of us use two weeks and that usually works out OK. How long does it take a hen to lay eggs after mating? The average duration of fertility from a […]

Rub off dirt on eggs with fine sandpaper, a brush, or a cloth. Don’t wash them because colder water can pull germs into the egg. Refrigerate eggs to keep them fresh and slow the growth of germs. Cook eggs until both the yolk and white are firm, and cook egg dishes to an internal temperature […]

Chickens get several types of worms, but for backyard are typically limited to five common types. These include large roundwormsroundwormsAscaris lumbricoides is the “large roundworm” of humans, growing to a length of up to 35 cm (14 in). It is one of several species of Ascaris. An ascarid nematode of the phylum Nematoda, it is […]

Depending on the size of your chicks and the dimensions of the bars of the kennel, you might need to line the sides of the kennel with chicken wire or hardware cloth to keep small chicks from escaping. Some kennel customizing might be in order. Can you put chickens in dog kennel? To convert a […]

legs. The toughest parts of a chicken are the legs — think thighs and drumsticks, but remember that feet are good for more than just chicken stock — as they spend more time walking around than they do flying (i.e. breasts). Biting into a small chicken wing is much more manageable than an ox’s leg. […]

Here are 7 steps for cutting a whole chicken into 8 pieces: 2 breast halves, 2 thighs, 2 drumsticks, and 2 wings. Lay the bird on its back. What is 8 piece cut chicken? An 8-piece is 2 split breasts with back and rib portions, 2 drumsticks, 2 thighs with back portions and 2 wings. […]

A honesuki, or Japanese poultry knife, has a small, short blade that deftly breaks down chicken and other poultry. What knife is used for chicken? The Boning Knife The ultimate knife for cutting raw chicken is definitely a boning knife. This specialty knife has the proper curve and blade thickness for cutting around joints and […]

If you catch your dog killing a chicken, separate your dog immediately. Don’t punish your dog, they won’t understand why they’re being punished for doing what they were meant to do. A dog who has attacked or killed a chicken isn’t irredeemable. Will my dog get sick from killing a chicken? But first, the short […]

How often do chickens mate? In the mating season a rooster can mate numerous times each day (between 10-30 times a day). Do chickens have to mate everyday? A hen doesn’t need to mate every day in order to lay fertile eggs. She stores sperm in her body and her eggs will be fertile for […]

Chicken is a great source of protein which provides dogs with lots of energy. It’s also a good source of Omega 6 fatty acids which are good for the skin and coat, and has essential amino acids and glucosamine for healthy bones. Why do dogs kill and eat chickens? Unfortunately, some dogs attempt to catch, […]

Our fearless food editor, Rhoda Boone, uses a sharp pair of kitchen shears to break down her chickens. “It’s easier to feel your way around with scissors, and you don’t risk having the knife slip and cutting yourself,” she says. What scissors should I use to cut raw chicken? Poultry shears are much stronger, durable, […]

Chicken breasts and wings are considered white meat. What pieces of chicken are white and dark? White meat cuts are the breast, breast tenders and wings. Dark meat cuts are the drumstick and thighs. The color differences occur because they are two separate types of muscle. Is chicken thigh white meat? Each bird has two […]

Stage 1: Egg Fertilization. Stage 2: Egg Embryo. Stage 3: Chick. Stage 4: Pullet (Teenager) How many stages are in a chicken life cycle? On average, a chicken will live between three to five years (some breeds are known to live longer), and have three distinct life phases: egg, chick and chicken stage. What is […]

from Slimming World. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Additional Serving Size Recommendations. Vitamin A 0% • Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% • Iron 0% How many calories is a 4 piece chicken supreme? There are 1052 calories in 1 serving of Bojangles 4 Piece Supreme Dinner. * The % […]