Chickens typically naturally grind down their nails by scratching and digging in the ground, so nail clipping is generally unnecessary. However, some chickens, like Silkies, …
Feather Trimming Prior Breeding Season
“Feather trimming” is a standard breeding practice, especially before the breeding season. No harm comes to the chickens. Trimming is typically reserved for breeds with …
Chicken Egg Incubation Candling
Initial Candling : Day 5-7 While it might pose a challenge for beginners, there are distinct indicators to watch for. When candling eggs, ensure you’re …
Wyandotte Sexing Tips
Wyandotte chicks are typically distinguishable by gender around 4-6 weeks of age. While males may exhibit slower development of wing and tail feathers compared to …
Lavender, Porcelain Feather Issues
Tale of a Porcelain Pekin Boy Everything seemed ordinary when this chick hatched. His initial feathers grew in seamlessly, indistinguishable from others, until he reached …
Scaly Leg Mites : Prevention & Treatment
What is scaly leg mite? Scaly leg mites are parasitic insects commonly found in adult backyard chickens, turkeys, and pheasants. Although these mites are too …
Welsummer Sexing Tips
Welsummer is an auto-sexing breed, meaning the chicks can be sexed upon hatch based on their color and markings. Females on the left and in …
Is “Resting” fertile eggs necessary?
“Resting” fertile egg myth The myth of “resting” fertile eggs suggests that eggs, whether freshly laid or having undergone transportation, should be left to settle …
Frizzle Chicken & Egg FAQ
Q. What is a “Frizzle” Chicken?A. Frizzle chickens can be classified into two distinct categories:The first category encompasses a specific breed known as the “Frizzle,” …
Cream Legbar Sexing Tips
Cream Legbars are an auto-sexing breed, which allows for easy sexing of chicks upon hatching based on their distinct color and markings. Cream Legbar sexing …