Tag: Chicken

If you are going to serve young chicks apples, it is best to wait until they are at least 1 week old. Dice the apple flesh into little pieces to make it easier to consume. Always offer regular chicken feed first and then treats after. Make sure treats are not more than 10% of a […]

4 to 6 feet. 4 to 6 feet is the sweet zone for chicken fences. In this height range, you offer slightly more resistance to your energetic chicken breeds who are itching to fly the coop or wander off foraging. A chicken fence of this height is also a formidable barrier to help block hungry […]

Salmonella: you’ve probably heard of Salmonella, but you may not know that the bacteria Salmonellosis can be carried by rats and mice. It’s transmitted to chickens (and other birds) through dirty drinking water if it contains rodent faeces and / or urine. Salmonellosis – the Salmonella bacteria. Can mouse droppings make chickens sick? Chickens can […]

Methods of poultry farming Free range system. This is the traditional methods of rearing chicken. Deep litter system. This is a modern method of rearing chicken. Battery system. This is also a modern method of rearing chicken. Use of folds. Chicken are kept in structures called folds. What is rearing of chicken? Poultry – General […]

A roost bar. Nest boxes for egg laying – approximately 2 boxes per 6 chickens. Sturdy latches to keep predators from opening the coop doors. Good ventilation, primarily along the roof line to allow ammonia odor to escape and to keep dust from accumulating in the coop. What to Know Before raising chickens? chickens are […]

DO shoot for 14-16 hours of light each day, for best results. Anything less than 14 hours will mean fewer eggs. Anything more than around 16-17 hours may stress out the birds and cause them stop laying altogether. DON’T add the extra hours at night. Should chicken coops be dark? Sunlight is necessary for egg […]

How Long Do Chickens Live? Chicken lifespans vary widely, with most hens generally living between 3 and 7 years. However, with ideal care, they may live even longer. If a chicken is kept safe from predators (including dogs) and doesn’t have genetic issues, they can certainly live 10 to 12 years old. Can chickens live […]

Cockfights often end with the death of one of the competitors, and many involve spurs that are attached to the cock’s feet. Critics also note that cockfighting often is tied to illegal gambling activities, and that the birds typically are given illegal drugs to increase their fighting ability and stamina. Why is cockfight banned? Besides […]

Temperament: Cinnamon Queens have a reputation as being particularly sweet and docile birds. Many owners say they are the sweetest members of the flock. History: Like several other sex-linked breeds, Cinnamon Queen Chickens were developed to meet the needs of modern flock keepers. What is the friendliest egg laying chicken? 10 of the Best Chicken […]

Most unfriendly chickens include Asil, Cornish, Sumatra, Buckeye, Faverolles, Cubalaya, Old English game, and Modern game. What kind of chicken is aggressive? The most aggressive roosters are Malay, English Game, and Cornish Chickens. Game chicken breeds are bred for aggressive roosters and include 5 fighting roosters: Indian Game, Asil, Modern, American, and Oriental Game Roosters […]

The easiest way to raise a friendly flock is to start with chicks and give them a ton of attention. Every day, several times a day. Frequent short visits are better than 1 long visit. Interacting with them every single day is better than just spending time on the weekends. Can a chicken be friendly? […]

Silkies are also known for their calm, friendly temperament, which makes them exceptionally great pets for homes that have children. In fact, silkies can be quite affectionate if owners take the time to handle them often. Do silkie chickens like to be held? Silkies are gentle, kind birds who love company and adore being held […]

CHICKENS WILL PECK AND SCRATCH THE GROUND TO FORAGE FOR FOOD. A chicken instinctively knows there is food in the ground and that if it pecks and scratches at the surface it can find a food source. Long ago, this is how a chickens ancestors found food. Why do chickens peck in the ground? Scratching […]

Raising too many chickens in a backyard actually will destroy your yard, just like well-meaning former farm kids will tell you of their own larger-scale farming experiences. How do I keep chickens off my lawn? How do you stop chickens from destroying my grass? Use a sturdy variety of grass. Grow barley or wheat sprouts […]

Scratching to forage Foraging is where chickens will peck and scratch the ground to find tasty morsels. This is how the wild ancestors of chickens would have found food, by scratching with their feed and pecking. Chickens do this even if they have a feeder full of food. What do chickens peck at on the […]

Chickens naturally flock together for warmth and comfort, for company, and when they are stressed or frightened. They are generally very social animals and without companionship can become depressed. Does a chicken need a friend? Chickens are highly social animals who thrive in flocks of up to 30 members. A single chicken will not thrive […]

Giving your girls branches and stumps to explore in their chicken run is great fun. Set natural perches at different heights and hide some Mealworm Treats in holes or loose bark on a stump to encourage your chickens’ natural foraging behaviour. How do you make a chicken run fun? Hanging food so birds have to […]

By having chickens in your garden, you can have an all-in-one solution for a natural weed killer, organic fertilizer, natural insecticide and lawn aerator. And with the right nutrition, chickens could make the best companions for your garden. What are the disadvantages of having chickens? 7 Downsides to Raising Chickens Chickens Require a Lot of […]

Each bird needs to be checked regularly for signs of mites, disease and injury. You need to have somewhere for a sick hen to be kept in isolation and she will need checking multiple times each day. Your flock needs to be safely roosted at night, and let out early in the morning. All this […]

Hens may live in backyard flocks for 6-8 years, and most flocks will produce eggs for 3-4 years. The level of egg production, egg size, and shell quality decrease each year. Most commercial layers are kept for 2-3 years as their egg production decreases after this time. At what age do chickens stop laying eggs? […]