The other day, I heard the sound of my goat grinding teeth and got immediately worried. That’s because one of the ways goats express stress is through teeth grinding. Did you know that goats are very expressive animals? Not only can they tell apart fear and joy, but they can also express the same. This […]
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While bathing my pig using the hose, I noticed that the hip joint had become swollen and inflamed. Additionally, my pig was keeping one foot lifted off the ground. This behavior, where the pig’s hind legs are stretched out in front of them while sitting, is often seen when there is a sudden dysfunction in
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Yesterday, my daughter ran in the house frantic because her chicken was panting and seemed lethargic. When I went to check, we realized that several of the hens were panting, and I was able to determine the issue. Why is my chicken panting? The most common reason behind a panting chicken is heat stress. Chickens
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Vent gleet in chickens is an unpleasant sight to behold and a challenging condition to treat. The other day, I was out in my chicken coop, tending to my flock of chickens, when I noticed that one of my chickens was exhibiting signs of vent gleet. Vent gleet can sometimes occur at the same time
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Are Australop Chickens Good Egg Layers? Astralorp Chickens are increasingly popular due to their superior genetic traits. They are well suited for breeding both meat and egg production. Australorp chickens can an average of 250-300 medium light brown colored eggs annually and are one of only a few chicken breeds that can lay many eggs
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This medium-sized chicken hails from the city of Ancona in Central Italy and is one of the best egg layer breeds in the world. They were imported to England in 1850. After that, they became a prime egg breed across Europe. They are very flighty and often considered wild. That’s because they like to roost
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It didn’t take long after getting chickens to notice their peculiar habit of rolling in the dirt. I had never seen that before! Since that time, I have learned that rolling in the dirt is very important for chickens. It’s an essential part of their health. Why Do Chickens Roll in the Dirt? Chickens roll
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If you ask my kids if they like raising sheep, my #2 daughter will say she likes sheep much better than goats because they are easier to tame. My #1 daughter says she likes sheep better for 4H because they listen to you in the ring, but she likes goats better as pets because they
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When winter comes, what do you do with your chickens? Chickens are delightful spring through fall, but their care changes drastically when the snow flies and temperatures drop. Last winter gifted us with snow from October through April making many of my friends to ask how they should care for their hens. Can Chickens Survive
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The deep litter method nurtures healthy microbes and creates a little heat. When it gets bitter cold outside, I don’t really want to keep cleaning out the chicken coop all the time. The deep litter method uses a deep layer of wood chips to compost and break down chicken poop. In my chicken coop, I
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