Chicken

A nice thick layer of straw on the floor (think 12″ or more) will provide insulation against the chill from the ground. Straw is one… Read More »How Much Bedding Do Chickens Need In The Winter?

While you can give your chickens egg shells for extra calcium, they do not act as a supplement for shell grit. Your chickens always need… Read More »Can Eggshells Be Used As Grit For Chickens?

Nesting areas must be cleaned daily or every other day. All eggs should be collected, and any broken egg must be thoroughly cleaned to prevent… Read More »Does The Chickens Habitat Need Cleaning If So How Often?

One expert said “Chicks can mistake the sand for feed and eat it. Though chicks need grit to help digest their food, sand gets sodden… Read More »What Happens When Chickens Eat Sand?

Symptoms of a bird mite bite are similar to bites of other insects and mites. You may develop small red bumps or a crawling sensation… Read More »What Do Chicken Mite Bites Look Like On Humans?

Honey is low in fat, fiber, and protein. Honey is good for us as well as for chickens and other poultry. But, as it is… Read More »Is Honey Good For Chickens?

NO! Lice and mites from chickens can not live off human or dog blood, so do not infest dogs or people in the same way… Read More »Can Dogs Get Mites From Chickens?

Chickens love the shade, so a coop and run should include shady spots. Dust baths. Provide areas of dry soil or dirt where hens can… Read More »What Do Chickens Like In Their Coops?

After 7 days, dust your chickens and coop with Pestene or diatomaceous earth to kill the fresh hatchlings. Check after another 7 days, and dust… Read More »How Often Can You Use Poultry Dust On Chickens?

Chickens Love Digging When planting your chicken garden, select potting soils and amendments that are perlite and vermiculite free. Chickens are naturally attracted to small… Read More »Can Chickens Eat Perlite?