First-time chicken owners will often ask what the best temperature for their water is, or if cold water is bad for their digestion. The answer is no! As a matter of fact, chickens love cold water. Yes, these egg-laying, feathered fowl are big fans of sipping on nice cool water and will often turn away…
Chickens wearing diapers has only become a recent thing, since people raising them indoors is a relatively new concept. Lots of people have taken to having ‘house hens’, and cleaning up their mess constantly is not something anyone has time for. That’s when chicken diapers come in to save the day, making keeping your hen…
When you raise chickens, whether, for work or a lifestyle, you will want to provide the best possible conditions for these animals to thrive healthy and happy, one of the elements that you need to pay attention to is the hen house floor. What ground covering should I use for the chicken run? The best…
Chickens spend the majority of their day pecking and scratching at the ground, eating their feed and drinking water. No matter what the source of water is that you provide, it is good practice to give them fresh water daily, even twice a day if it is hot outside. Many first-time backyard flock raisers are…
If you start looking into all the different types of chickens, you could be researching for a while. There are hundreds of breeds, ranging in size, temperament, appearance, and egg-laying capabilities. Many people wonder why there are so many breeds of chickens and the main answer is usually for show and personality rather than purpose. …
Most of the time, people who are raising a backyard flock of chickens are doing so for the eggs. There are usually reasons beyond just gathering the hens’ eggs, but most of the time this is what people are looking to get out of raising these feathered ladies. Many chickens will only lay about one…
Chickens usually decrease egg production or entirely stop laying when it’s hot. The temperature has a great impact on egg production in chickens. Summer is a difficult time for poultry, but I will give you certain guidelines that will help you maximize egg production even when it’s hot. Chickens stop laying eggs when it’s hot,…
Every avid raiser of chickens aspires to have a happy and healthy flock. Knowing the signs of content and happy chickens is the first step in knowing if you are doing the right things for them. They need to be provided with treats and attention, as well as plenty of free-range time in the yard….
Chicken feeders are beneficial and can be quite helpful for farmers. Chickens often spread feed around, which can be wasteful and attract pests. This leads the farmer to eventually purchase a feeder as they get tired of cleaning up after their messy birds. Feeders for chickens should be used because they can eliminate messes and…
Chickens are animals that are raised on farmland or in a small outdoor area. Chickens can be kept in the backyard if you have a chicken coop. While coops are great places for chickens to spend the night, should they really stay there all day as well? Chickens can stay in the coop all day….
