As the weather cools down, your flock’s immune systems face their biggest challenge. Cold, damp conditions are the perfect breeding ground for illness. When you …
The Crop; Sour Vs Impacted Crop
The Crop It’s a little pocket at the base of their neck where they store food before it moves down to the stomach. It is …
Syringe Feeding Chicken
When syringing e.g. worming or assisting an unwell chicken, be very careful. Chickens cannot close their glottis (airway), so if food or fluid enters the …
Winter & Summer Chicken Care in Australia
Q: How do you manage very hot days and cold nights with your chickens? Do they just adjust, or are there tips to help them? …
Heat lamp Vs Heat pad which one is better?
Heat Lamp vs Heat Pad a.k.a Brooder Plate or electric hen We get this question a lot every breeding season: “Which is better — a …
Crested breed care : How to trim crest (pom)
Crested breeds, such as Polish, Silkies and Araucana, require regular checks to ensure their crest feathers are not obstructing their vision. When feathers around the …
Chicken nail clipping
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 Coop Part 3. Roost, Nest Boxes, Dust Bath & Accessories
We’ve discussed the primary components of chicken coop setup in Part 1 and Part 2. In this post, we’ll explore additional features like roost bars, …
Chicken Coop Part 2. Coop Location & Bedding
In Part 1, we covered the primary considerations before purchasing a chicken coop, including setup style, material, predator-proofing, and fencing. Now, let’s delve into the …