As your flock dives head first filling their mouths with the food you’ve just thrown, you notice one of the chickens just standing there. You give her a little push toward the food only to find she is limping. “Oh No!” The first step to identifying Bumble foot is to put on some gloves and […]
CHICKEN MATH Introducing new chickens to you flock Chicken maths normal refers to the owner of a flock of chickens not knowing how many chicken he or she currently has. But when introducing more chickens to your flock, you’re going to have to do a head count. There is a general rule of thumb when
What to do with and unwanted Rooster It’s very sad subject for many reasons but it is essential to have a plan when raising baby chicks. Some choices are better than others but it’s about what feels right to you and your situation. Plan One: Don’t get any roosters!? It can be done. When purchasing
When you open up your chickens feathers and see a creepy little crawly, surfing away for the unexpected burst of sunlight, your stomach drops and all those memories of your mum yaking at your hair with slathers of conditioner and the fine toothed lice comb, come flooding back. All you want to do
“is this what I been waiting for?” Here is what you should look for: Is she whinging loudly, telling the world that something doesn’t feel right. She’s frantic, nothing seems to help her settle it looks like she’s going to try an escape the coop. Her comb and wattle have recently become bright and glossy.
It’s a horrible feeling when you see one of your beautiful feathered babies not acting like their curious, adventurous selves. While peeking into their coop you see blood, a poopy bottom or in my case a bird sitting on the damp cold ground in the shade by its self. First, let me tell you the
Every chicken has its own personality, it’s like and dislikes and the funny thing they do when they think your not watching. Some can be your best friends and some can frustrate you to peices. Personalities are shapes by many things like their breed, the experiences and then there is always that one that has
What to look for when choosing your next Australorp. Australorps are beautiful birds with a kind graceful nature although if they are mixed with other birds this can change their disposition making them better flyers, more flighty and sometimes more aggressive. This is why I choose pure Bred Australorps. Unfortunately, Someone selling a “pure” chicken