Chicken

The most common invaders of chicken coops are rats, black rat snakes, skunks, weasels, mice, mink, opossum, raccoon, and of course, coyotes and foxes. How… Read More »What Would Dig Under A Chicken Coop?

Chickens do not attract predators any more than these other animals. They have instinctual defenses that protect them from these predators, such as sleeping in… Read More »Do Backyard Chickens Attract Predators?

Store feed in metal containers. Collect eggs regularly. Use hardware cloth to block vent areas of the coop where squirrels could get in. Allow the… Read More »How Do I Get Rid Of Squirrels In My Chicken Coop?

They may also eat frogs, insects, bird eggs (including chicken eggs), and fungi. If your yard has acorn or walnut trees, they will attract squirrels.… Read More »Will Ground Squirrels Eat Chicken Eggs?

Digestive processes of the fowl are rapid. The greatest rapidity is shown in the laying and in the growing fowl, food passing on an average… Read More »How Long Does It Take Chicken To Digest And Poop?

For a chicken, an Epsom salt bath helps her relax the same way it helps us. If she’s found to be egg-bound, a warm soak… Read More »What Does Epsom Salt Do For Chickens?

Because the peel is safe for the chickens to eat, they can peck at the entire cucumber while being stimulated. If you are going to… Read More »Are Cucumber Peels Good For Chickens?

Pain Reliever Surprisingly, rosemary is great to help relieve any pain your chickens may have. You can take some rosemary to make a salve. It… Read More »Is Rosemary Good For Chickens?

To protect the coop use hardware cloth on the floor, and also to cover any ventilation areas, and existing holes. Most rats can squeeze through… Read More »How Do You Build A Rat Proof Chicken Coop?

Lavender is a natural stress reliever which can be beneficial to laying and sitting hens. Lavender also increases blood circulation so it’s especially beneficial to… Read More »Can Chickens Have Lavender?