Tag: Chicken

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 […]

Rodents, such as rats and house mice, are not only predators of chickens and eggs, they can carry and transmit many diseases to both chickens and humans. Can mice break chicken eggs? The presence of rodents can stress them. That can lead to a drop in egg production – rats will also steal eggs, so […]

Chickens Don’t Need Heat in their Coop Also, chickens are actually pretty cold-hardy and know to fluff their feathers to trap warm air next to their bodies. They have a much harder time in the heat than in the cold, being most comfortable in temperatures between about 45-65 degrees Fahrenheit. At what temperature should you […]

Still, like any captive animal, they need regular feeding to both survive and thrive. In general, a chicken can go for no more than 4–5 days without their regular food, as they’ll be quite malnourished after this point. What happens if you forget to feed your chickens one day? This is because chickens naturally turn […]

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 […]

Unfortunately it’s true. In fact, bed bugs are a huge problem in commercial poultry farms. As chicken keepers we understand that from predators to parasites, everything likes chicken! Can chickens have bedbugs? Heavy infestations of bed bugs in chicken houses may lead to excessive feather loss, cloacal irritation, lesions on the breasts and legs, and […]

Why are spiders in the chicken coop? Spiders really don’t give a darn about your chickens! They want the bugs that are attracted by chicken poop and leftover food items. Not only do spiders eat the bugs flying around your chicken coop, but they are bugs. Do chickens eat black widow? A chicken could definitely […]

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? […]

Bug and Pest Control Chickens are also really good mousers. As a matter of fact, our hens are better at catching and killing mice than our cats are. This is why we store their food in their coop, covered. We don’t worry about mice, because the chickens will take them out. Do chickens keep mice […]

Though they prefer seeds, grains and fruits, most mouse species are omnivorous creatures that will eat meat if the opportunity presents itself. Rats are more avid meat eaters, and they will consume all types of rotten fish, poultry and red meat. Do chickens attract mice? It is a common misconception that chickens attract rats and […]

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 […]

Chickens can generally last about 4 days without food, but this should be considered an absolute maximum. Instead, they should eat continuously throughout the day, every day, if you want your flock in optimal health and if you are seeking maximal egg production. What is this? How long can chickens go without eating? Still, like […]

Add a few drops of tea tree oil. You can spray this herb tea directly on the chickens, or fill a bucket with the herb tea and submerge each hen in the bucket. Make sure the tea penetrates to the skin. It is best to soak her for 3-5 minutes if she will tolerate it. […]

Remove or securely cover feeders and water source at night. Invest in a treadle feeder to keep your feed secure. Rats also love to feast on your girls beloved eggs. To avoid this problem make sure that all eggs are collected from the coop each night. How do you keep rats out of chicken eggs? […]

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 […]

ABSTRACT Several worm parasites have been detected within market eggs. The intestinal nematode (Ascaridia galli) has been reported most frequently. Cecal worms (Heterakis spp.), oviduct flukes (Prosthogonimus spp.) and a tapeworm (Cestoda) also have been recovered from eggs. Can you eat the eggs of a chicken with worms? Yes, you can still eat your chicken […]

For the small flock owner, vaccination is generally necessary only if the birds have had disease problems in the past, may possibly be exposed to other birds (eg, at poultry shows, meat swaps, or wild bird access), or if new birds are introduced to the flock (open flock). Do I need to vaccinate my chickens […]

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 […]

Final Thoughts On Vegans Eating Eggs From Their Own Chickens If you rescued a chicken or otherwise own one, you don’t have to waste the eggs. The chicken can eat them herself, which provides the nutrients she needs like calcium. Leave any extra eggs alone because it tells her that she doesn’t need to produce […]

Rats will attack and eat baby chickens, and if desperate enough, they will attack adult chickens. They are more likely to eat chicken feed than to attack adult chickens, as that requires more effort and rats are opportunists. A direct attack on an adult chicken by a rat is rare, but it does happen. Will […]