A hen’s reproductive system is most impressive; however, hens can have egg issues. Problems such as egg bound, vent prolapse, egg peritonitis, and egg drop syndrome can be not only painful but if not treated, may be fatal. Egg Bound When a hen is Egg Bound the egg is trapped in the oviduct usually between …
Marcie Sextro
Have you ever wondered how to tell if one of your fine feathered beauties is not feeling well? The best way to find out is observation. A daily once over of your flock for any behavior changes or outward signs allows you to catch an illness or injury before it turns into something worse. Let’s …
Parasites are nasty critters. According to Dr. Jacquie Jacob, University of Kentucky: “Parasites are organisms that live in or on another organism, referred to as the host, and gain an advantage at the expense of the host. There are several external parasites that attack poultry by either sucking blood or feeding on the skin or feathers.” As I …
Whether your flock is in the throes of winter or the sweltering heat of summer, they get bored quickly in their coop. Never fear, there are several ways to keep your chickens happy and stimulated during these long days, the best of which is a whole slew of chicken toys! Here are ten of the …
Did you know chicken reproduction isn’t the same as other barnyard animals or even other birds? Yep, your fine feathered beauties have a unique way of going about procreation. We’ve raised backyard chickens for many years and the most asked questions about chickens always revolve around reproduction. It’s one of those mysterious and curious things …
Feeding sprouted grains or fodder to your flock is not only a delightful and exciting treat, it’s excellent for their health and well being. Did you know you can grow your own fodder for your flock on the cheap? This project takes very little money and supplies up front, and you can repeat the process …