Tag: Chicken

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 […]

Use treats like mealworms, sunflower seeds, oats, and raisins. Lower your hand into the chicks’ pen and hold it there steadily until they start walking up to eat out of it. Like many animals, the quickest way to tame your chicks is to get them to associate you and your hands with food. How do […]

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 […]

Deicing Products The most commonly used de-icer is rock salt (sodium chloride), which is toxic to chickens at high concentrations. Other, less toxic but more expensive, de-icer formulations contain potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium carbonate or calcium magnesium acetate. Is salt toxic to chickens? among many practical poultry keepers that salt (sodium chloride) is poisonous […]

Broodies do get off the nest about once a day, usually. During this time, she will be fluffed up, bad-tempered, and clucking urgently and constantly. Why are my chickens cackling so much? THE CACKLE This is the soft alarm sound when a danger is perceived. It can become more strident when the danger recedes, as […]

Here are a few tips to trap them: Get acquainted with the feral chickens’ habits; know where they forage. Lure them with meal worms, corn, oatmeal, bread or commercial scratch. Use food, but don’t set traps at first. Set traps once wild chickens become accustomed to them. What kills chickens instantly? Feathers, dust, chickens and […]

They can chew through many things, including chicken wire, as well as squeeze through the openings. Chicken wire is a great protection from large predators, but if you have a rat problem, you will need more than just wire to stop them. Steel is about the only thing rats cannot chew through. Can rats climb […]

But that’s just not the case. The reasons rats and mice literally smell out chicken coops is nothing to do with chickens themselves. It’s all to do with the single thing that drives them most – food. So the best way to keep them out of your chickens’ life is simple: cut off their food […]

Chicken Eyes Chicken (and other birds) eyes are actually far more sophisticated than those of mammals. They have cones to detect colour as we do but they have enhancements. They also have minute drops of coloured oil that filter out different wavelengths – yellow, blue and red. Do colors affect chickens? Breeding practice shows that […]

Causes of sudden death in chickens Parasite, poisoning, egg binding, injury, poor nutrition, organ failure: most likely heart, Salphingitis and other disease that show very few symptoms. Any of these can be the reason your chicken died suddenly. What can kill a chicken instantly? Feathers, dust, chickens and a heat source are a lethal combination […]

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 […]

Rats carry many diseases such as salmonellosis and leptospirosis that can be transferred to your chickens. They can also carry mites and fleas into the coop, which can then infest your entire flock. Can chickens get sick from rat poop? Researchers studied the feces of rats caught at an Abbotsford, B.C. poultry farm, and discovered […]

Chickens have a sensitive respiratory tract and the fumes produced by fermenting litter cause irritation and respiratory disease. Wet litter tends to grow moulds and fungi, which, if consumed or inhaled, can cause illness or death. How do you dry a wet chicken? You can dry your chicken by putting them in a box with […]

For example, if a chicken looks up when it rains, it will drown. Also, they tend to try to eat things that are too big for them to swallow and choke to death. How do I know if my chicken is choking? The first sign is a bird that is breathing with its mouth open […]

Tips on wrapping your chicken coop and run with plastic sheeting. Use plastic sheeting that’s durable enough to hold up in the wind. Thickness is measured in mils. I used a roll of 4-mil polyethylene film, which you should be able to get at any hardware store. What is the best way to winterize a […]

Be prepared to do these daily chores: Maintain food and water levels. Chickens need continuous access to feed and fresh water, as well as nutritious treats such as vegetable scraps. Collect eggs at least once a day. Refresh bedding and “muck out” areas below the roost. Clean the chicken run. How can you tell if […]

A good quality commercial poultry feed should be the main component of your hens’ diet to make sure they get all the nutrients they need. These feeds can come in pellet, mash or crumbed forms and are made up of a mix of grains (corn, oats, soybeans), grit (ground oyster shell or limestone) and vitamins […]

Chicken Heat Table Chick Age Temperature Week 4 80°F/26.6°C Week 5 75°F/24°C Week 6 70°F/21°C After 6 Weeks Ready for Outside! What temp is too cold for chickens? Chickens are quite hardy and can tolerate temperatures below freezing, but they prefer a warmer climate. The ideal temperature for chickens is about 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit. When […]

Keep in mind that hens do not perceive red light as daylight, so adding such a bulb to your hen house will not work for increased egg production. Because it’s not perceived as daylight, chickens can be exposed to red light 24/7 with no ill effects. Is a red heat lamp safe for chickens? According […]

Ways to Insulate an Already Existing Chicken Coop Add Straw/Straw Bales. Deep Litter System To Insulate a Chicken Coop Floor. Add Sheep’s Wool Insulation. Add Cardboard Layers. Add Shredded Newspaper Insulation. Add Old Sweaters Or Other Reclaimed Natural Fabrics. Add Moss To Fill Gaps. What can you use to insulate a chicken coop? A dry […]