Well, the short answer is no Of course chickens don’t have a need to understand numerical times, but YES they are affected by the shortening of days
Autumn can be a rough time for chickens You probably have noticed all of your birds molting Molting happens to every chicken, every fall They drop their old feathers, and grow in a new, fresh set for winter They can be more vulnerable to cold during this time Some of my girls go almost completely naked during molting season One named Smarty, gets so puny, she literally looks
Summer’s dog days can be brutal Plants droop, wildlife slips off to the shade, and people retreat into air-conditioned comfort But what about the chickens out in the coop? If you are searching for the best chicken breeds for hot climates, the good news is that some birds handle scorching weather far better than others, and a few smart management habits can keep your whole flock comfortable when the mercury climbs Choosing wisely now means fewer heat scares later
It’s springtime! And for many of you that means the exciting time of bringing home new chicks and eventually integrating them into your flock The joy of new life, new egg colors and new personalities in the coop is so fun, isn’t it? But what about the hens that have been around for a few years?
As you know, keeping a first aid kit on hand for your coop is essential to raising backyard chickens While boo-boos don’t happen all that often in our coop, they do happen It’s important to me to be prepared when one of these situations occurs It could be anything from a cut or scrape from scratching around the ground, Bumblefoot or even a fight between two chickens A new addition to my first-aid kit is a wound spray by Strong
People mowing their lawn, tilling the garden, or doing almost any home or yard chore usually finish tired, hungry, and dirty Nothing’s quite as luxurious after a hard day’s work as a warm bath or sudsy shower to remove grime and relax taxed muscles
Chickens aren’t as lucky Like humans they work hard scratching the dirt for delicious bugs and seeds and giving their human owner a nearly daily nest gem……an egg Unfortunately, they can’t end the day’s labor with a bath or shower the way people can Yet, chickens are fastidious about body care and appreciate the opportunity to
Spring is in the air! We are looking forward to longer days and warmer temperatures around here! The girls are starting to pick up in their egg production and the long winter days are coming to an end
I often get asked how many times I clean our chicken coop per year Since we utilize the
The term “chicken tractor” is commonly used in today’s circle of chicken collectors No, we are not referring to the big green thing with a deer on it We are referring to simply a movable chicken shelter without a bottom
Uses and Benefits
A chicken tractor is most commonly used for those wanting to raise their own meat birds However, I have also found they come in handy if you ever plan on adding baby chicks to your existing flock I have used our chicken tractor over 6 times as a “grow-out pen,”
I am so excited to write this blog! We have been raising backyard chickens on and off for the last 15 years So, naturally, we’ve learned some of the do’s and don’ts of raising backyard chickens While the list could be quite long, I’m going to give you the top 3 things I wished I would have known when first starting out on our backyard chicken adventure!
Chickens can demand a good bit of your time, especially if you have a lot of them As someone who has always had chickens, I know how much work they can be But, I’m also a busy mom to three kids and I love to travel, which means that I had to learn how to manage my chickens effectively, even when I’m not around The holiday season is much like traveling- you may be home more, but in between family dinners and shopping for gifts, your time to care for your chickens is going to be limited Here are
