Breaking a Broody Hen
A broody hen is compelled by changes in daylight, hormones, and natural instincts to sit on a clutch of eggs until they hatch. Broody hen behavior is very distinctive. She stays on her nest...
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So, You’ve Got a Broody Hen
A broody hen is one that wants to raise chicks. At some point in your chicken raising career, you’ll encounter one of these tenacious birds. A broody hen is determined to sit on her...
Top Chicken Breeds for Egg Production
Do you want to raise chickens for their eggs? We can help you choose the right breed. All hens lay edible eggs, but some simply excel at egg production. While there is some individual...
Why do Roosters Crow?
A rooster crowing is the quintessential symbol of dawn. Long before alarm clocks, it was the rooster that called farmers from their beds in the pre-dawn darkness. Today it is a sound most Americans...
Why Everyone Needs a Silkie Chicken
The silkie chicken is a unique and highly desirable addition to any flock. She gets her name from her soft, poofy plumage which is said to feel just like silk. While the silkie chicken likely originated...
Chicken Care: Keeping Your Hens Fit & Healthy
Different numbers of chickens lay different quantities of eggs, and some produce more or less depending on the time of year and the climate. All breeds have one thing in common – their health...
Combat Chicken Mites Naturally
External parasites are the single most common problem encountered in a backyard chicken coop. The common culprits are chicken mites and chicken lice. Fortunately, both are easily controlled using several simple techniques. Read on...
How to Breed Chickens Naturally
Once you are comfortable managing your flock, you may want to learn how to breed chickens. There are many reasons to breed. You might want chickens for meat. You may need pullets to replace your...
How to Help an Egg Bound Chicken
A chicken is egg bound when she is unable to pass an egg. The egg becomes stuck in the oviduct, causing the egg bound chicken considerable discomfort. Egg binding in chickens is a life-threatening...
How to Raise Chickens for Eggs Ethically
Many backyard poultry keepers want to know how to raise chickens for eggs ethically. There is a growing awareness in America of the disturbing practices on large factory farms. Indeed, it is the desire not to...
