Chicken

Chickens are omnivores which means their diet includes plants, insects, seeds and even small animals like mice and frogs. Chickens would also likely peck at a carcass as well if they had the chance. Below: Here is one of my white Leghorns looking for food in the natural free range way. Your browser does not … Read more

It’s pretty natural for chickens to molt during different times of the year. First-time chicken keepers may not know this, but a laying hen requires plenty of time out in the sunshine, or it may fail to produce eggs. Some additional things to take a look at are: they could be broody, improper diet, parasites, … Read more

Chickens and dogs might not seem like the most compatible species, but with an early start, some good training and a watchful eye, many dogs can live harmoniously with a flock of chickens. More so, keeping a chicken-friendly dog nearby can ward off a number of unpleasant predators while fulfilling a canine’s need for a … Read more

Wing clipping–trimming the primary feathers on your chickens’ wings–is not necessary unless your flock is flying into places they shouldn’t be. Most breeds do not fly particularly well, so it is not usually necessary. One way to think about this is Clean pair of sharp scissors. Towel (optional)Pliers (optional safety measure)Corn Starch (optional safety measure)Gauze … Read more

Dogs can get Salmonella infection from chickens and other animals carrying the bacteria, by exposure to contaminated excretions (mostly poop!) or by eating contaminated meat… They can acquire Salmonella infection from consuming chicken droppings, or feces of other animals that are carrying Salmonella. When we were writing we ran into the query “Can dogs get … Read more

, and hensandchickscolorado. I have a 21 week old Barred Rock. Some girls are just squawkers. They get very loud right before they start to lay. My br hen has a really big mouth too~! Exop, lucysmom002, jhillgrove, simz birdeggs, chicka-boom chicka-boom, and fred’s hens are a few additional items to pay attention too. Do … Read more

Serve chicken salad with bread/toast, crackers, or with vegetables/salad, or just by itself. Dairy free folks use vegannaise instead of mayonnaise. Cold chicken salad can be made with your favorite herbs. My favorites include dill, parsley, or tarragon but I’ve also made it with cilantro and rosemary. When making chicken salad you want white and … Read more

If you are a serious farmer who is looking for white egg laying chickens, then Leghorn chicken is the best . The Ancona chickens are another best chicken breed that lay lots of white eggs. This breed can lay up to 200-220 small size eggs. The Polish Chicken is one of the beautiful white egg … Read more

Quickly cleans away dirt and debris. Does not remove the protective “bloom”Does not change egg flavor. Safely sanitizes fresh eggs. How does a chicken egg turn into a baby chicken? A Simple Guide to Hatching Chicken Eggs. Stop Egg Turners and Remove Eggs Lock Down starts about 3 days before hatch. At this time you … Read more

Chickens do eat stink bugs, as they do most other bugs and insects they find. There’s no evidence to show they can do your chicks any harm, but they do stink! Table of Contents. Do chickens smell bad? Fresh chicken will always have a slight odor to it, even when it is at its freshest, … Read more