Secret to Maintaining an Odor Free Chicken Coop

I’m happy that I have been maintaining an odor free chicken coop, for a lot of reasons.  One good reason is for my health and good pleasure.  I am not a fan of unpleasant odors.  But it’s also important for the health of my flock.  Chickens have much smaller and very sensitive lungs.  A dirty coop and enclosed run can

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Train Chicks to Come into Their New Coop

The baby chicks are fully feathered and they’re outgrowing their brooder.  Now what?  Moving day!  It’s an exciting thought, but a stressful one too.  Are they going to have enough room in their new coop?  Is it predator proof?  Are they going to get cold at night?  All these thoughts will start to go through your mind as you decide that it’s

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How to Keep Chickens Warm and Happy for the Winter

Chickens are generally good at handling cold winters on their own, but for the ones that live in the north, where the climate is colder and harsher, winter preparation will help the flock get through the toughest winters safely. As a native to northern Illinois, I have spent my life dealing with temperatures plummeting below

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The Nutritional Requirements for Baby and Adult Chickens

It’s a lot of fun feeding chickens.  They get excited to see you coming with treats in your hands.  And hand feeding your chickens is a great way to bond with them. They learn to trust you while depending on you to bring food.  My chickens follow me around closely hoping I’m heading for the food cabinet.  Before long,

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Bumblefoot In Chickens And How To Treat It

What is bumblefoot in chickens? Bumblefoot is known as pododermatitis.  It is a common inflammatory condition that affects the bottom of the chicken’s foot. Most often, there is a hard, pus-filled abscess covered by a brown to black colored scab.  Bumblefoot is caused by the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, which can get into the chicken’s feet through an

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