Never the same after molting
1 of our Sapphire Gems continues to have more watery stool and I don’t think she’s laying, yet no proof on that. She had a hard molt and I thought she was gonna die. Her comb and her waddle shrank and...
View ArticlePreparing hatching eggs for incubation, and hatching.
Hello, hatching enthusiasts and learners! Spring time is right around the corner, and for my fellow hatching addicts, our time to shine is almost here! So I thought it would be good to do a little...
View ArticleHealth Monitoring - Case Study
Chicken Health Monitoring -- Case Study Hello everyone. Recently I wrote an article about reproductive health in chickens. I thought I would detail a recent experience of mine with my flock as a case...
View ArticleShed Coop 2.0
In the summer of 2023 we tore down the old shed that we converted part of into our coop, and then we built a new shed/coop combo from the ground up. The old coop worked, but the shed was here when we...
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Keeping your Flock COOL with Healthy FRUIT Popsicle BLOCKS
Chickens, ducks and turkeys are wonderful, resilient and sweet creatures, but on a 36°C (100°F) day sometimes I worry a little bit since I know that the heat is harder on them than the cold . But when...
View ArticleSetting Up Perfect DIY Temp Control System for $45
Setting up a perfect DIY brooder temperature control system on a budget. #1. Most common is using distance between the brooder and the light. #2. Is using a dimmer to control the brooders temperature....
View ArticleTeflon Poisoning in Birds
Yes, Teflon, or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), can be dangerous to birds. When heated to 530° F (280° Celsius) or higher, PTFE-coated non-stick cookware and other products release a clear, odorless...
View ArticleSick and tired of pesky mosquitos? Try this trick!!
Here where I live the mosquitos are viscous in the spring! The baby mosquitoes are the absolute worst though. They are so tiny and fly so fast it is almost impossible to catch them! After scouring the...
View ArticleChicken Behavior: What Yoes Your Chickens Body Language Tell You?
Have you ever noticed one of your chickens shake its tail feathers? How about wipe its beak on you? Here are some main reasons for behaviors like these! Chickens, no matter how funny they look, are...
View ArticleWhat is the Best Chicken for a Pet?
Chickens are wonderful and intelligent birds. With their silly antics and strange appearance, they are a delightful addition to any backyard. If you are looking for a perfect indoors pet chicken, look...
View ArticleBullying: When and How to Intervene
Bullying can be a serious problem. Whether its minor or major, it affects the health of your flock. In this article I will go over what bullying can look like, when it is important to intervene, and...
View ArticleMy experience using a no-crow collar
This article is incomplete! I mistakenly thought it would save in draft form rather than publishing it right away. I'll try to finish it up in the next few days. I need a bit more time to get the...
View ArticleTwelve chickens on the kitchen table....
This is a 'brain dump' of all my thoughts and actions of our first incubating and hatching journey - from receiving the eggs to popping the chicks into the brooder. It's purpose is for me to be able to...
View ArticleMy Coop
My coop is a converted shed. I've had chickens for over 10 years. I started with a mix of heritage breeds ... they are so pretty! RIP: Russian Orloff (Phoenix), Silver Laced Wyandotte (Lacy), Golden...
View ArticleProlapsed cloaca treatment, 3 week old chick
Thought this might help others. I’ve recently treated and successfully healed prolapsed cloaca in 3 week old Partridge Cochin chick, never had to treat prolapsed cloaca in a chick before, typically...
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Recycling an Old Horse Shelter into a Turkey, Duck & Chicken Coop & Run with...
(This article is still in progress) It all began with adopting a Silkie Rooster, hatching 11 chicks and raising 7 ducks..... now we have a Large Coop, 2 turkeys, ducks and 16 chickens (all broody )....
View ArticleCooler Waterer
Credit for my idea goes to Muddy Hill Farms and their cooler adapter for insulated Coolers. When I purchased them, they were $26 for 4 of them. They lasted two summers but this third summer. I decided...
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Chick-Inn Ranch
So we had the urge for chickens but I was to cheap to buy a plan. This is the different stages of our build without plans! 1. Made the base and frame functional BUT lite enough to be able to carry it...
View ArticleWholesome homemade feed 2
I thought it might be useful to write up what’s changed and what’s stayed the same since I wrote the article on wholesome homemade feed for last year’s article writing competition...
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