The first time my Ameraucana hen laid an egg, my kids went crazy! Undoubtedly, one of the most fun things about having a varied chicken flock is getting different colored eggs. We hand-selected chicks in the spring to get as many colors of eggs as possible while balancing with a few heavy egg layers that […]
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Prolapse chicken can turn out to be an unforgettable experience, which scared and stressed me. Clucky, my prolapse layer, had an egg stuck in her. To describe it, Clucky had an egg stuck inside her when the prolapse happened. I wanted to help my hen as soon as possible but feared hurting her. Eventually, I
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As a lover of fine cuisine, I have always been intrigued by the reputation of the Bresse chicken, known for its exceptional flavor and quality. Originating from eastern France, this breed has been prized for over 500 years and is considered a national treasure in its homeland. What’s So Special About Bresse Chickens? The Bresse
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Free-ranging chickens have many benefits, but it’s sad and frustrating when hawks, owls, or eagles kill or kidnap your chickens. At that moment, they become the enemy! Keeping your chickens safe from raptures and other predator birds is important if your chickens are free-range chickens. How To Keep Hawks, Eagles, and Owls Away From
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If you see a person looking red, green, or grey in the face, you immediately know something’s wrong. The same goes for a chicken, but their combs give the game away. The wattles may also change color, but the comb gives us the best indication of a chicken’s health feeling. When a chicken’s comb starts
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You head out in the morning to feed your flock of chickens, and your prized rooster limps over to you. Don’t despair. Numerous ailments cause a chicken to limp, and most of them are treatable. Your first task will be to determine the cause of the limp. Then you can try several treatments to try
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Maintaining good health in your flock is extremely important whether you have a backyard flock or a commercial farm. Ensuring the health of your flock includes administering the correct vaccinations at the right time of year. What vaccinations do chickens need? Most chicken owners apply three vaccinations that protect flocks from the most common diseases:
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In Northern America, hawks abound. While beautiful and majestic, they can also pose a great danger to chickens. Hawks are strong, have great eyesight, and are fast. Even the smaller hawks of North America such as Cooper’s hawk and the Red-tailed hawk are incredibly strong and can be aggressive against chickens. A chicken doesn’t
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Thanks to Araucana chickens, we can enjoy the blue and green eggs. Today, many chicken breeds and crossbreeds lay a tinted blue or green egg because of Araucana chicken ancestors. Did you know? All blue colored eggs can trace their ancestry back to an Araucana ancestor. The Ameraucana chicken also lays blue eggs, but
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January is the coldest month of the year around here. We came home after New Years and noticed black spots on our chicken’s wattles. Frostbite has affected our flock. Anyone who raises chickens in a very cold climate will have to deal with frostbite at some point. It’s important to know how to prevent it,
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