Incubating eggs & having newborn chicks around can be a lot of work. Hatching eggs with a broody hen allows nature and instinct to take over all the work for you. Letting the hen care for the eggs relieves you of the chore of tending an incubator, turning the eggs, monitoring the humidity & temperature …
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Every chicken owner at some time or another will wish they had a second mini chicken coop on hand. There are so many uses for a mini coop: *hospital coop for sick or injured chicken*quarantine coop for new birds before integrating to your flock*coop for new birds during the integration process*broody hen box to …
When you were a little kid and had a cold, nothing had you on the road to recovery like mom’s chicken noodle soup. Here’s how you can give that same loving care to your sick chicken. This should not replace medical care when needed, but giving a boost to your chicken’s immune system will help get …
I have a large family and there aren’t many foods that everyone in the family all likes. Luckily eggs are one of those things! With all our chickens & ducks, sometimes the eggs can pile up, even with 6 people eating them. Today, I did a quick count and found I have over 3 dozen …
How does a nice cup of Chicken Manure Tea sound? Not for you? Well it is just what your plants are craving! Chicken manure is the super food of the plant world. It has some of the highest Nitrogen-Phosphorous-Potassium ratios of any animal manure. It is loaded with beneficial microorganisms, bacteria, and organic matter your plants need to …
Once a week I rake the chicken’s run & stir up the shavings in the coop as quick “mini cleanings” (Click here to read about the Deep Litter Method of Coop Maintenance). But twice a year I like to do a deep cleaning. Let the girls out to free range, roll up your sleeves, and …
As your flock grows and changes, there will be times when you want to integrate a new chicken into your existing flock. You might find a gorgeous hen at the feed store, or an ad online for the rare breed you have been looking for. This can be a stressful time for both you and …
Chickens love to have fresh greens. This can be quite a challenge when there is 2 feet of snow covering the lawn! In the winter, we grow wheat grass in our kitchen to give our chickens. It’s so easy to do (you don’t even need soil!) and the girls are quite happy with the results! …
Once you have the chickens & the coop set up, you will see maintaining your flock is relatively inexpensive. One time costs: Coop & Run: $ – $$$$$$ it all depends on how handy & resourceful you are and how many bells & whistles you want. You can salvage scrap wood & wire and …
Where to get chicks Ready to jump into the wonderful world of chickens? If you are like me, you did your online research, read books & magazines, and were ready to take the plunge. Then you went to buy some chickens and you realized you had no idea where to get them! In rural areas …