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Nearly 7 million chickens and turkeys in 13 states have been killed this year due to avian influenza, prompting officials and farmers to acknowledge that,… Read More »What Disease Is Killing The Chickens?

A hawk may carry off a young or bantam bird and eat it elsewhere, leaving no indication of predation other than a missing bird. If… Read More »Do Hawks Eat The Whole Chicken?

Waning Sunlight, Waning Eggs From October through February, when the hours of sunlight are at their lowest, hens will slow or even stop producing eggs.… Read More »Why Are My Chicken Eggs Disappearing?

Surprisingly, chicken wire was designed to keep chickens in but not predators out. Some predators, like fisher cats, raccoons and snakes, can easily access your… Read More »Does Chicken Wire Keep Predators Out?

Lots of animals will steal chicken eggs as they are yummy indeed. Racoons, dogs, coyotes, snakes, rats, birds – even chickens themselves will eat their… Read More »What Would Be Stealing My Chicken Eggs?

Here are some ideas, some essential, and others that add an extra layer of protection. Use Secure Fencing to Protect Your Flock. Ensure your hens… Read More »How Do You Keep Foxes And Coyotes Away From Chickens?

Prevent foxes from digging under Attach a permanent mesh bottom to the coop. Attach a mesh skirt to the bottom of the coop. Leave the… Read More »How Do I Stop Foxes From Digging Under My Chicken Run?

Chickens also are great for controlling pests, especially in the garden. Not only do they love grasshoppers, they are excellent at defending a homestead from… Read More »Do Chickens Keep Bugs Away?

In addition to digging for gravel, our chickens dig to eat worms and bugs (and anything green coming up). I like worms. I like what… Read More »Do Chickens Dig For Bugs?

To deter digging predators, dig a 12″ trench all the way around the perimeter of the coop, burying the hardware cloth. Dirt floors should have… Read More »How Do I Keep The Predators From Digging Under My Chicken Coop?