Chickens get sick after rain because it causes wet, muddy conditions. Add warmish temperatures, and you get these problems: Mould and fungi breed, producing illness… Read More »Can Chickens Get Sick If They Get Wet?
Yes, a chicken run should be covered. While a designated roof is seen as optional, some form of covering is not. You need to consider… Read More »Should A Chicken Run Be Covered?
Some love to hunker down at night and refuse to go into the coop. Even in the rain, some chickens prefer the outdoors to a… Read More »Can Chickens Sleep Outside In The Rain?
The most basic option for cleaning your chook coop is a mixture of vinegar and water-either ACV or white vinegar will work. Simply mix about… Read More »What Do I Spray My Chicken Coop With?
Commercial bug sprays and pesticides aren’t good for your family, chickens, your pets or the environment. What can I put in my chicken coop for… Read More »Can I Spray Bug Spray In Chicken Coop?
Oregano Fresh, Dried or Oil You can also make oregano “tea” for your chickens to drink. They will enjoy the change from plain water. And… Read More »Can I Put Oregano Oil In My Chickens Water?
For chickens, Ginger is known to be a great appetite stimulant, anti-oxidant and also a stress reducer-perfect for when the pressure of being a hen… Read More »Is Ginger Good For Chickens?
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 »Is Lavender Safe For Chickens?
Citronella is safe for chickens and is great for keeping bugs away – particularly mosquitoes. Put a few potted citronella plants in the coop. Is… Read More »Is Citronella Safe For Chickens?
We carry dried lemongrass in the store here and it’s also a main ingredient in PestsBGone, which I developed specifically to keep pests away in… Read More »Can Chickens Be Around Lemongrass?