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The journey
Know what normal looks like, notice when something is off, and know what to do next.
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How many of you take a daily vitamin on a regular basis? As much as I’d love to tell you that my…
Well that year just flew by! How many of you have goals and resolutions for the upcoming year? Don’t worry, this is…
Watching your chickens go through their first fall molt is genuinely alarming if you don’t know what’s happening. Feathers everywhere, birds looking…
People ask me all the time how I have kept my flock so healthy this time around, and honestly, it has not…
Can I be honest with you? Plenty of keepers feel nervous about starting a flock, and often it’s because of a rough…
Let’s be honest: mealworms look entirely disgusting to us. The crunchy brown worms seem thoroughly unappetizing to the human eye. To a…
It’s treat time! One of the most common questions backyard keepers ask is whether it’s okay to feed a particular food to…
If you’ve ever wondered how to spoil your flock or supplement their feed, you’re in good company. Even chickens love treats, and…
Congratulations, your chicks have arrived and they’re settled in the brooder. Now what? One of the very first things to watch for…
Common questions
Know what normal looks like, notice when something is off, and know what to do next. It is one of the eight Flock Journey journeys: a guided path with deeper articles whenever you want them.
Keepers who want to spot problems early, or who are worried about a bird right now.
Pick the article that matches what your flock needs right now. Each one stands on its own, and the rest are a click away.
No. Start anywhere. The journeys all connect, so you can move between them as your flock changes.
The next journey is Growing Your Flock. You can also see all eight journeys on the Journeys page.
Start with the article that matches the symptom, such as panting, sneezing, limping or pasty butt. If a bird is declining or symptoms persist, call a poultry-experienced veterinarian.
