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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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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Understanding Chicken Health Basics Raising a flock of chickens can be a delightful experience, offering not just a source of fresh eggs but also a way to connect with the cycle of life in a very hands-on way. However, to ensure your chickens lead healthy, happy lives, it’s essential to have a foundational understanding of
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The real question is what don’t they eat. You should keep your chickens away from raw potatoes and citrus. I would also keep them away from beans, garlic, and onions. It won’t hurt the chickens to eat garlic or onions, but the eggs may taste a little weird. Chickens love to eat grasses, seeds, and
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Choosing the right kind of bedding for my chickens is important to me, which is why I’ve tried several different types of bedding that ranges from hay to the deep litter method to sand. The type of chicken bedding you choose will impact your hens’ health, cleanliness, and overall coop maintenance. It can save you
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One of the biggest factors I considered raising chickens is the cost versus the return of the chickens. Chickens need a constant source of protein to stay healthy and continue laying eggs and that usually means buying chicken feed to supplement their diets. I wanted to find out how to keep chickens healthy with a
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