Health

Are you wondering how chickens handle the cold? Can they resist freezing temperatures? Chickens are okay with cold down to about 40-45 degrees Fahrenheit, but they can handle even colder,…

Is your hen sitting alone and looking puffed up? Does she seem to have difficulty laying eggs? If you notice a hen acting weird, like sitting alone all puffed up…

Have you ever noticed unusual bumps or sores on your chickens? Could these be signs of a common disease affecting them?  Fowlpox, also known as Avian pox, is a virus…

If words like “lice,” “fleas,” or “mites” make you feel itchy, you’re not alone. These tiny bugs can make anyone uneasy. But did you know chickens can get their own…

Do you know how roosters manage to fertilize eggs without the parts we usually expect? What exactly is this unique ritual called the “cloacal kiss”? When roosters and hens mate,…

Have you figured out why your chickens are losing weight unexpectedly? Could a common yeast infection be the culprit behind their discomfort?  The Sour crop in chickens is known as…

Raising chickens in your backyard has a lot of good points, but sometimes you’ll run into problems. This could be anything from a sick chicken, a predator getting in, or…

Chickens usually live in backyard flocks for about 6-8 years and typically lay eggs for 3-4 years. Over time, they lay fewer eggs, the eggs get smaller, and the shells…

Are you planning to hatch eggs to grow your flock or just add a few more birds? Using an incubator is the simplest way to hatch eggs, but if you…

Have you seen something that looks like spaghetti in a bird’s poop? Wondering what it could be? What if you have a worming chicken? Roundworms are the most common kind…