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- Raising Chickens 101 - Chicks, Breeds, Coops, Tips
Does your pet make you breakfast? Tips Tricks for raising chickens, building chicken coops, choosing chicken breeds + ask questions in our community forum
- Choosing the Right Chicken Breed: A Guide for Beginners
Choosing the right chicken breed is a decision that will have a big impact on your flock’s success By considering your primary purpose (eggs, meat, or both), your local climate, the amount of space available, and the chickens' temperament, you can make a well-informed choice that will set you up for a productive and enjoyable chicken-raising
- Coccidiosis How To Treat It - BackYard Chickens
Coccidiosis How To Treat It Picture by animallover1654 What is Coccidiosis? Coccidia are a microscopic parasitic organism that infect poultry when ingested by the chicken The parasites found in the ground or bird feces attaches
- What Is The Life Expectancy of Chickens? - BackYard Chickens
A heritage chicken is one that has been naturally raised and bred, while a hybrid chicken is one that has been selectively bred for specific traits Chickens of heritage are naturally capable of laying eggs and their egg-laying cycle may last two or three years, or even longer On the other hand, hybrid chickens lay hard and then fizzle out
- Sand in Chicken Run? | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
I haven’t used the sand from Home Depot or Tractor Supply, but here are some tips when picking sand for your chicken run: Washed Sand: Make sure it’s washed to avoid dust and debris, which can be harmful to chickens and make the area too messy Coarse Sand: Opt for coarse sand over fine sand for better drainage and less compaction Avoid Contaminants: Double-check that the sand is free
- Eliminating Lice (or Mites) on Chickens Using Permethrin
A brief guide to eliminating parasites using permethrin The article gives very limited information on how to address an infestation with lice or mites Many alternatives for permethrin are not mentioned There has been extensive research by experts into remedies against lice and mites * Permethrin is forbidden to use on poultry in the Netherlands , Belgium and some other countries in the
- Chickens legs wont work, cant stand, toes curled up, Help?
I hope someone can help One of my 3-month old hens suddenly couldn't walk She can't manage to get out of the pen to eat and drink, She eats well when I take food to her so she has a good appetite I have started some vitamins but her toes are all curled up and every thing was stiff She is
- How To Raise Chickens
Raising Chickens 101 – All the info you need to get started raising chickens Choosing a breed, hatching eggs, building a perfect coop more!
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