Choosing the best chicken breeds for cold weather is crucial to maintaining a thriving flock in the winter. So, if you live in an area that experiences cold weather, it is best to choose chickens that can withstand cold temperatures! The best cold-weather chicken breeds Cold hardy features Some of the features you will find … Read more
For some types of poultry, determining the sex of the bird is easy. Other times it is not. Here’s a quick summary of how to sex your poultry, including chickens, turkeys, guinea fowls, ducks, and geese. chicken The sex of some young chicks may be determined at the time of hatching by differences in undercolour. … Read more
The sex of a hen can be determined in several different ways. Which method is best depends on the age of the bird, its breed and variety, and the skill of the observer. Here are the four common ways to sex a chicken. vent exaggerations Reveal sex can be performed soon after the chick has … Read more
Meet Mary Ann from My Pet Chicken! We call the employees of My Pet Chicken “Peeps!” My Pet Chicken is very unique in that all of the staff are poultry farmers themselves, so we bring a wealth of experience and wisdom. Here’s your chance to see how Crazy Chicken People became. In this Meet the … Read more
Deciding what type of chicken coop to purchase for your backyard chicken flock can be daunting. However, it is essential for your flock to call home for years to come! We’ve broken this task down into three simple choices to help you make the best decision for yourself and your flock. Home, sweet, home for … Read more
Chicken diarrhea is often called enteritis, but the two words are not synonymous. Enteritis is inflammation of the intestines. Diarrhea is one of the signs of IBD. On the other hand, diarrhea has other causes than enteritis. For practical purposes, the two words are often interchangeable. Whether it is the result of enteritis or something … Read more
In previous blogs, we have looked at different forms of cannibalism and the causes of cannibalism. But, despite your best efforts, your chickens keep pecking at each other. So let’s take a look at how to control cannibalism in chickens once it starts. Perp identification At the first sign of picking, remove the affected bird(s). … Read more
Chickens of different ages have different nutritional needs. Thus, packaged poultry feed options include rations for baby chicks, raising chicks, layers, and breeders. Which one is right for your chickens depends on their age and the purpose for which they are raised. Beginner classes Young chicks should be fed a starter ration that contains the … Read more
Cannibalism appears in several forms. But they all start in the same basic way. One bird is attracted to peck another. This, in turn, attracts others to join him. Many different conditions can cause cannibalism in chickens. Cannibalism triggers The following conditions, alone or in combination, may lead to cannibalism: Chicks are raised in an … Read more
Good ventilation in the chicken coop brings in fresh air without causing windy conditions. Ventilation is important for many reasons. So, too, avoid drafts. Today we’ll explore the importance of barn ventilation, as well as how to determine if your barn is over-ventilated or under-ventilated. Reasons for good ventilation The chicken coop needs good ventilation … Read more