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I’d kept chickens for two years and had never heard the term. Then one warm September day in the Pacific Northwest, I was in the coop and noticed my normally spicy Silkie roo, Mugsy, was kind of dragging a wing and it looked especially dirty. I carefully lifted the wing up and saw maggots - lots of them. And it wasn’t dirt under his wing, it was rotting flesh juice. Holy smokes! Olive Egger, Droopy Eyes, Under His Wings, Silkies, Pet Chickens, Fermented Foods, Egg Laying, Dog Crate

Under His Wings

Fermented Foods

I’d kept chickens for two years and had never heard the term. Then one warm September day in the Pacific Northwest, I was in the coop and noticed my normally spicy Silkie roo, Mugsy, was kind of dragging a wing and it looked especially dirty. I carefully lifted the wing up and saw maggots - lots of them. And it wasn’t dirt under his wing, it was rotting flesh juice. Holy smokes!

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General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

Brinsea is at the forefront of incubation technology with 40 years of experience in developing a range of egg incubators and accessories offering unparalleled practicality, reliability, and hatch rates with healthy chicks time after time. Until November 14 (while supplies last) they're running their first-ever Scratch & Dent Blowout Sale! There are some great deals to be had like an EcoGlow 600 chick brooder for ONLY $39.99 (Regular Price: $79.99)! Check out these & more fantastic deals NOW! Brooder, Scratch And Dent, Raising Chickens, Hatch, 40 Years, November, Management, Regular

Scratch And Dent

Raising Chickens

Brinsea is at the forefront of incubation technology with 40 years of experience in developing a range of egg incubators and accessories offering unparalleled practicality, reliability, and hatch rates with healthy chicks time after time. Until November 14 (while supplies last) they're running their first-ever Scratch & Dent Blowout Sale! There are some great deals to be had like an EcoGlow 600 chick brooder for ONLY $39.99 (Regular Price: $79.99)! Check out these & more fantastic deals NOW!

BackYardChickens.com

BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

As spring approaches, some chicken keepers get the itch to go to the local feed store and check out the new little chicks. There is something irresistible about the peeping of a baby chick. Nevertheless, the thought of integrating the younger members into the established flock with the big kids in the coop gives some a little anxiety. No one can predict how the older kids will react to the new kids on the block. Homestead Chickens, Raising Backyard Chickens, Younger, Older, Pecking Order, Large Dog Crate, Baby Chicks

Homestead Chickens

Raising Backyard Chickens

Large Dog Crate

As spring approaches, some chicken keepers get the itch to go to the local feed store and check out the new little chicks. There is something irresistible about the peeping of a baby chick. Nevertheless, the thought of integrating the younger members into the established flock with the big kids in the coop gives some a little anxiety. No one can predict how the older kids will react to the new kids on the block.

BackYardChickens.com

BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

Most backyard chicken owners have experienced rooster problems. In most cases, the result is usually the death of the rooster. This leads to the age-old question: can you eat a rooster? Let's find out! Raising Broiler Chickens, Meat Chickens, Chicken Flock, Laying Hens, Steamed Potatoes, 6 Month Olds

Raising Broiler Chickens

Steamed Potatoes

Most backyard chicken owners have experienced rooster problems. In most cases, the result is usually the death of the rooster. This leads to the age-old question: can you eat a rooster? Let's find out!

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BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

Chickens are omnivorous and when given the chance, will happily devour a surprising assortment of bugs and small animals. I've seen mine eat frogs, small snakes, mice… Most of us prefer to be a bit less adventurous when meeting our flocks' craving for meat and stick to providing things like mealworms, crickets, roaches, etc. This week I would like to hear your thoughts and practices on feeding "live" treats. What do you offer your flocks, what can you feed them safely, etc Small Snakes, Roaches, Crickets, Small Animals, Frogs, Flocking

Chickens are omnivorous and when given the chance, will happily devour a surprising assortment of bugs and small animals. I've seen mine eat frogs, small snakes, mice… Most of us prefer to be a bit less adventurous when meeting our flocks' craving for meat and stick to providing things like mealworms, crickets, roaches, etc. This week I would like to hear your thoughts and practices on feeding "live" treats. What do you offer your flocks, what can you feed them safely, etc

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BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

How can you prevent dirty eggs in the chicken coop? Fortunately, there are a few ways you can use to prevent dirty eggs. Only some simple preventive measures are required. Backyard Chickens, Chicken Roost, Chicken Coop Decor, Clean Chicken, Healthy Chicken, Broody, Garden Landscape Design

Backyard Chickens

Chicken Coop Decor

Healthy Chicken

Garden Landscape Design

How can you prevent dirty eggs in the chicken coop? Fortunately, there are a few ways you can use to prevent dirty eggs. Only some simple preventive measures are required.

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BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

The most common reason to keep your own chickens is of course for the fresh eggs. When it comes to egg laying, however, not all breeds are created equal. So which breeds are best if you want a flock that produces tons of tasty eggs? This list will help you find out. Homestead Survival, Raising Farm Animals, Chicken Breeds, Ducks, Common

Homestead Survival

Raising Farm Animals

The most common reason to keep your own chickens is of course for the fresh eggs. When it comes to egg laying, however, not all breeds are created equal. So which breeds are best if you want a flock that produces tons of tasty eggs? This list will help you find out.

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BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

Summertime is a wonderful time, but with the sunshine and long days comes a potential hazard for our flocks: extreme heat. Chickens naturally wear a warm coat of feathers and can overheat easily, therefore it's essential that we provide means for them to cool down, if needed, and regulate their body temperatures. What do you all do to help your flocks beat the heat? Chicken Mom, Chicken Eating, Chicken Gifts, Chicken House, Baby Turkey, Hatching Eggs, Keeping Chickens

Keeping Chickens

Summertime is a wonderful time, but with the sunshine and long days comes a potential hazard for our flocks: extreme heat. Chickens naturally wear a warm coat of feathers and can overheat easily, therefore it's essential that we provide means for them to cool down, if needed, and regulate their body temperatures. What do you all do to help your flocks beat the heat?

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BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

When it comes to giving a steady supply of water for chickens, a lot of newbies feel it's as simple as putting water in an old dish. Water is a vital need for all living beings after all –man, animals, plants. So, choosing a chicken waterer is a serious matter. But buying a commercial waterer may not get you the best bang for your buck. Besides, not all waterers are made equal and since you know your chickens better, you can make an easy and effective chicken waterer that won't break the bank. Chicken Waterer Diy, Chicken Diy, Coloring Eggs, Roosters, Hens, Steady

Chicken Waterer Diy

When it comes to giving a steady supply of water for chickens, a lot of newbies feel it's as simple as putting water in an old dish. Water is a vital need for all living beings after all –man, animals, plants. So, choosing a chicken waterer is a serious matter. But buying a commercial waterer may not get you the best bang for your buck. Besides, not all waterers are made equal and since you know your chickens better, you can make an easy and effective chicken waterer that won't break the bank.

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BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

Let’s be honest: In the summer, when it’s hot and humid, it can sometimes discourage us from spending as much time with our flock as we normally would. However, the summer makes for a great opportunity to spend time with the birds. Spending time with our chickens is healthy for both them and us. Here we will be discussing the top ten reasons to spend at least ten extra minutes with your flock each and every day, no matter what the season. Hot And Humid, Barndominium, Top Ten

Let’s be honest: In the summer, when it’s hot and humid, it can sometimes discourage us from spending as much time with our flock as we normally would. However, the summer makes for a great opportunity to spend time with the birds. Spending time with our chickens is healthy for both them and us. Here we will be discussing the top ten reasons to spend at least ten extra minutes with your flock each and every day, no matter what the season.

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BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

Laying performance can be influenced by human interaction & is referred to as socialization, which can be good for the flock. Ideal times to visit are before laying begins in am and after laying is finished for the day. Interruptions at peak laying times may result in floor laying. By visiting the hen house, the chickens are exposed to low levels of stress, which the chickens can get acclimated to thereby improving socialization skills. Here we will unravel the mysteries of egg-laying behavior. Chicken Eggs, Laying Chickens, Egg Nest

Laying Chickens

Laying performance can be influenced by human interaction & is referred to as socialization, which can be good for the flock. Ideal times to visit are before laying begins in am and after laying is finished for the day. Interruptions at peak laying times may result in floor laying. By visiting the hen house, the chickens are exposed to low levels of stress, which the chickens can get acclimated to thereby improving socialization skills. Here we will unravel the mysteries of egg-laying behavior.

BackYardChickens.com

BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

One of the most common questions in the BYC forum is when to expect pullets to be laying eggs. It can be quite hard to be patient as we await the eggs' arrival, especially when we are lost as to when the pullets will even start. So, we're asking for your answers on this topic. - When did your pullets begin laying? What breed are they? - How long would it take for your new hens to start laying again? - What are the signs that they are ready to lay eggs? Black Australorp, Barred Rocks

Black Australorp

One of the most common questions in the BYC forum is when to expect pullets to be laying eggs. It can be quite hard to be patient as we await the eggs' arrival, especially when we are lost as to when the pullets will even start. So, we're asking for your answers on this topic. - When did your pullets begin laying? What breed are they? - How long would it take for your new hens to start laying again? - What are the signs that they are ready to lay eggs?

BackYardChickens.com

BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

Baby chicks have nervous systems and react to stimuli, and just like us humans, some are more sensitive than others and react with aggressive behavior when they experience these stimuli. In this article we discuss Aggressive Baby Chicks and How to Stop the Behavior. Aggressive, Nervous, Discuss

Baby chicks have nervous systems and react to stimuli, and just like us humans, some are more sensitive than others and react with aggressive behavior when they experience these stimuli. In this article we discuss Aggressive Baby Chicks and How to Stop the Behavior.

BackYardChickens.com

BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

Sometimes the simple and best ideas are right under our noses and these DIY chicken feeders are one of those awesome revelations - well, in our opinion it is anyway. If you're getting chickens and wondering what type of feeder is best to buy than before shelling out a lot of money, perhaps try making a chicken feeder yourself. These are some ingenious ways our members have made their own DIY chicken feeders. Homemade Chicken Feeder, Chicken Feeders, Ingenious, Hen, Opinion, Members

Homemade Chicken Feeder

Chicken Feeders

Sometimes the simple and best ideas are right under our noses and these DIY chicken feeders are one of those awesome revelations - well, in our opinion it is anyway. If you're getting chickens and wondering what type of feeder is best to buy than before shelling out a lot of money, perhaps try making a chicken feeder yourself. These are some ingenious ways our members have made their own DIY chicken feeders.

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BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

Most people know chickens provide delicious eggs, but don't realize the many other benefits that come with having your own backyard flock. Here are some of the most common reasons people keep chickens. Holly House, Business Casual Attire, Friends Mom

Business Casual Attire

Most people know chickens provide delicious eggs, but don't realize the many other benefits that come with having your own backyard flock. Here are some of the most common reasons people keep chickens.

BackYardChickens.com

BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

Chickens love to take their forty winks at night, and it's important that they get plenty of rest to ensure optimal health. Still, most chicken keepers have had the experience of having to coax their birds into the coop at sunset to get them to go to roost. So why do chickens, despite their natural desire to roost, sometimes break the rules by not roosting on their perches, and how can these rebellious flock members be taught to roost on their perches? We are here to help! Chicken To Go, Small Chicken Coops, Backyard Chicken Coop Plans, Chicken Pen, Chicken Coup, Chicken Lady, Building A Chicken Coop, Chicken Ideas

Small Chicken Coops

Backyard Chicken Coop Plans

Building A Chicken Coop

Chickens love to take their forty winks at night, and it's important that they get plenty of rest to ensure optimal health. Still, most chicken keepers have had the experience of having to coax their birds into the coop at sunset to get them to go to roost. So why do chickens, despite their natural desire to roost, sometimes break the rules by not roosting on their perches, and how can these rebellious flock members be taught to roost on their perches? We are here to help!

BackYardChickens.com

BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

How can you prevent dirty eggs in the chicken coop? Fortunately, there are several simple ways you can use to prevent dirty eggs. You just need to take some simple preventive measures. Chicken Laying Boxes

Chicken Laying Boxes

How can you prevent dirty eggs in the chicken coop? Fortunately, there are several simple ways you can use to prevent dirty eggs. You just need to take some simple preventive measures.

BackYardChickens.com

BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

After a few weeks, our little fluffy butts are feathered out enough to allow them to regulate their body temperatures and they can be weaned off the heat and moved outside to the coop, or an outdoor brooder. There are many ways to do this transition successfully, so this week I would like to hear your thoughts. Specifically: - Do you brood your chicks indoors or outside and if the latter, how do you go about it? - Any tips for making the transition easier for the little ones? Can You Take, Quail, Things To Know

After a few weeks, our little fluffy butts are feathered out enough to allow them to regulate their body temperatures and they can be weaned off the heat and moved outside to the coop, or an outdoor brooder. There are many ways to do this transition successfully, so this week I would like to hear your thoughts. Specifically: - Do you brood your chicks indoors or outside and if the latter, how do you go about it? - Any tips for making the transition easier for the little ones?

BackYardChickens.com

BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

Sand in your chicken coop is a question many chicken keepers ponder. Most people use conventional bedding materials in the coop and run. They spread straw, hay or something similar on the floor and in the nest boxes. However, some use sand as a bedding material. This prompted us to take a look at the pros and cons of using it as a bedding material in the coop and run. Here we will give you reasons for and against the use of sand and let you decide if it is an option for you and your flock. Backyard Chicken Coops, Chicken Coop Bedding, Humming Bird Feeders, Nesting Boxes

Backyard Chicken Coops

Chicken Coop Bedding

Humming Bird Feeders

Sand in your chicken coop is a question many chicken keepers ponder. Most people use conventional bedding materials in the coop and run. They spread straw, hay or something similar on the floor and in the nest boxes. However, some use sand as a bedding material. This prompted us to take a look at the pros and cons of using it as a bedding material in the coop and run. Here we will give you reasons for and against the use of sand and let you decide if it is an option for you and your flock.

BackYardChickens.com

BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

Whether you want to keep chickens to lay eggs, produce meat, or for some other reason, this question is not always clear-cut. If you have never raised chickens before, you may not know where to start. In this article, we will go over how many chickens are appropriate to start with, what factors you need to consider when deciding on the size of your flock, and what breeds can be kept together. Laying Chickens Breeds, Rhode Island Red, Silkie Chickens, Red Chicken, Egg Production

Laying Chickens Breeds

Rhode Island Red

Silkie Chickens

Whether you want to keep chickens to lay eggs, produce meat, or for some other reason, this question is not always clear-cut. If you have never raised chickens before, you may not know where to start. In this article, we will go over how many chickens are appropriate to start with, what factors you need to consider when deciding on the size of your flock, and what breeds can be kept together.

BackYardChickens.com

BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

With Spring upon us many chicken owners are thinking about hatching or buying chicks to raise during the warmer months. I would like to hear your thoughts and tips on buying and raising chicks. Specifically: - What preparations do you make before hatching/buying chicks? - Tell me about your brooder(s); Also, do you brood indoors or outdoors? - How to raise healthy, strong chicks. (Supplements/Feed/Heat management, etc) Anything you'd like to add?

With Spring upon us many chicken owners are thinking about hatching or buying chicks to raise during the warmer months. I would like to hear your thoughts and tips on buying and raising chicks. Specifically: - What preparations do you make before hatching/buying chicks? - Tell me about your brooder(s); Also, do you brood indoors or outdoors? - How to raise healthy, strong chicks. (Supplements/Feed/Heat management, etc) Anything you'd like to add?

BackYardChickens.com

BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

From aerial to ground predators, chickens often fall prey to many of these. There are many different things that happen from the most obvious to the least. No matter what, it seems like they're always getting into trouble. But we can limit predator attacks if we know how to prevent them. Prey, Predator, Obvious, Chickens, Aerial, Matter

From aerial to ground predators, chickens often fall prey to many of these. There are many different things that happen from the most obvious to the least. No matter what, it seems like they're always getting into trouble. But we can limit predator attacks if we know how to prevent them.

BackYardChickens.com

BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management

Need a comprehensive guide to the best chicken feed for all life stages? We know that laying hens need more calcium in their feed than hens that are not laying, but how much more? Chickens need different feeds at different times in their lives and also depending on their sex, but what do you do if you have a mixed flock? How important is it that your chickens get the right ratio of nutrients in their feed? Chicken Layer Feed, Egg Laying Hens

Chicken Layer Feed

Egg Laying Hens

Need a comprehensive guide to the best chicken feed for all life stages? We know that laying hens need more calcium in their feed than hens that are not laying, but how much more? Chickens need different feeds at different times in their lives and also depending on their sex, but what do you do if you have a mixed flock? How important is it that your chickens get the right ratio of nutrients in their feed?

BackYardChickens.com

BackYardChickens.com

General chicken keeping, egg laying and flock management