Tag: Chicken

Mary Marshall says the odor and pollution from nearby chicken farms can make it hard to breathe. The waste is a combination of manure, feed and carcasses — which can cause harmful gas emissions. Mary says there are dust particles in the air and it can be hard to breathe. What is it like living […]

Eggs are a good source of protein not only for humans but for chickens, too. They will gobble them right up! Are scrambled eggs good for sick chickens? 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 […]

Foods that are poisonous to Chickens Avocado skins and pits are poisonous to chickens. This can cause breathing and/or heart problems, possibly resulting in death. Raw or dried beans. Raw green potato skins. Avoid feeding your chickens rhubarb or tomato plants. Chocolate. Apple seeds. Apricot pits and leaves. Are any vegetables poisonous to chickens? Plants […]

You absolutely need to wear a mask any time you clean the coop! As mentioned earlier, both histoplasmosis and birders lung can be contracted from breathing in the dust that’s stirred up when cleaning the chicken coop. Breathing in dust frequently can also cause occupational asthma. Can you get sick from cleaning out chicken coop? […]

Chickens will not keep away snakes, but a chicken coop might actually attract snakes. Most snakes prefer rodents, and chicken coops can be an excellent place to hunt for live rodents who live around chicken coops. Additionally, many snakes eat chicken eggs and baby chicks. Do snakes hang around chickens? snakes have to be kept […]

Chickens love apples, and the skins and flesh are nutritious treats. Apples contain vitamins and minerals, as well as pectin and amino acids. Can chickens have apple cores and peels? Can Chickens Eat Apple Peels? Not every chicken likes apple peels. However, apple peels are safe for your chickens to eat. They are rich in […]

Cleaning a chicken coop can make you sick, so it is imperative to take precautions to minimize your risk of contracting diseases that can be passed from chickens to humans. Flock owners can contract diseases while cleaning a chicken coop either by direct contact or by inhaling chicken poopchicken poopChicken manure is the feces of […]

Chickens are omnivores, this means they will eat just about anything (including meat). Meat scraps are perfectly fine for your hens as long as they do not have too much fat or preservatives in the meat. Turkey carcasses and other meat bones will all be picked clean by the flock. What scraps not to feed […]

The most common flea found on chickens is the sticktight fleasticktight fleaThe life cycle of Echidnophaga gallinacea follows the same path as all common fleas. The eggs are laid by the female, it hatches into larvae, the larvae feed, spin a cocoon and become pupae. The pupae then develop into adults. Echidnophaga gallinacea are known […]

During roosting, the chicken at the top of the pecking order sleeps in the middle, closing both eyes, while the chickens on the edges keep one eye open, watching for trouble. The chickens on either side of the top hen will rotate during the night so everyone gets some sleep. What happens to chickens at […]

Free ranging chickens offers many benefits, the most obvious being that access to fresh air, sunshine and open land on which to forage can make for healthier chickens. But it doesn’t end there. When chickens are able to forage for themselves, all of those bugs, grubs and worms fuel healthier eggs as well. When can […]

The manure may burst into flame as you dig into it and expose it to oxygen. The fire control equipment is necessary because a garden hose is not an adequate water supply to control a fire if it develops. Spread the manure in a field using caution to avoid catching combustible materials in the field […]

Backyard poultry and waterfowl do not have teeth, but their bills and beaks can still cause a lot of damage if they bite you. Germs can spread from poultry bites, pecks, and scratches, even when the wound does not seem deep or serious. Avoid bites and scratches from your backyard poultry or waterfowl. Can chickens […]

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 influenza A virus (sometimes called bird flu) and is highly lethal to wild birds and poultry. H5N8 is typically not […]

Chickens love milk and all forms of milk product, there is no doubt this is a true statement. That being said, you should know that chickens will consume more than they actually need for a daily requirement when milk is being added to feed. This effect is kind of like humans going to a really […]

Hens make a lot of sounds, but most of them are quiet and gentle. The only time they get really loud are when they have laid an egg. It’s not known why many hens ‘shout about it’ after laying – but this is the ‘classic’ chicken sound someone makes when they want to impersonate a […]

Basic needs of chickens Food: as a minimum a quality layer or scratch mix; ideally also regular access to grass, vegetables, food scraps and insects through free-ranging. Protection from weather: provide shelter from cold winds, rain, prolonged dampness and heat. What are the basic needs of a chicken? Necessities. In addition to a safe coop […]

It is crucial that your hens stay in their coop at night. Despite what you might think, there are almost always predators around, even in urban areas. So keep your flock safe and secure. Should I lock chickens in coop at night? Regardless of whether your chickens free range or spend their days in an […]

The cons of raising chickens Construction or purchase of coop, run, and fencing This requires time, thought, and money. Smelly Droppings Chickens poop often and indiscriminately. Noise Both hens and roosters are noisy, and if that doesn’t bother you, it might bother your neighbors. What are the negatives to having chickens? 7 Downsides to Raising […]

Chickens will need a house, or coop, and an enclosed run. As a general rule the chicken coop, or chicken house, needs to be at least 2 or 3 square foot per chicken. So ideally, six ‘normal-sized’ chickens would need a coop at least 18 square feet. Is it hard to have a pet chicken? […]