Chicken

Absence of feed or water or a shortage of feeder and waterer space. If the birds have to fight for food and water, or if… Read More »How Do You Control Pecking In Chickens?

Too much calcium can tie up phosphorous, making it unavailable. It can also cause rickets (soft/rubbery bones), the same as if they were getting too… Read More »Can You Give Too Much Calcium To Chickens?

Calcium is an essential nutrient in the diet of poultry. Not only do chickens need to build and support healthy bones, but they also need… Read More »Can Chickens Eat Calcium Powder?

They are a high-protein snack that chickens love, but too many can cause kidney disease and gout because they are high in protein. A small… Read More »What Happens If A Chicken Eats Too Many Mealworms?

Once they know where their coop is, the home they stay in every night, your chickens will return to it every night. This sounds so… Read More »Will Chickens Come Back To The Coop At Night?

Germs can spread from poultry bites, pecks, and scratches, even when the wound does not seem deep or serious. Avoid bites and scratches from your… Read More »Are Chicken Pecks Harmful?

Crushed oyster shells. Crushed oyster shells are the best option for providing supplemental calcium. They stay in the digestive track the longest, which optimizes calcium… Read More »What Chicken Feed Has The Most Calcium?

They contain just the right amount of each nutrient so that when the grubs are consumed, the calcium they contain can be used by the… Read More »Are Mealworms A Good Source Of Calcium For Chickens?

HOW MUCH CALCIUM DOES A HEN NEED? An adult laying hen (over the age of 18 weeks) needs between 4-5g of calcium per day, but… Read More »How Much Calcium Do I Add To Chicken Feed?

They do remember the missing family member and sometimes for a few days to weeks will call out to them, reminding them that they are… Read More »Do Chickens Know When Another Chicken Is Missing?