Backyard Fowl Keepers

We love our Akbash! They're loyal and calm, great with our hens but tough on predators.

If she's still spending a lot of time on the nest, the two remaining eggs should develop fine. The hot weather can definitely affect her brooding, so keep monitoring her. If she starts abandoning the eggs, I'd suggest getting an incubator to keep the eggs warm.

Have you checked their legs and feet for scaly leg mites? Sometimes if chickens have an ongoing mite infestation, it can spread to their legs, making them more uncomfortable and possibly leading to further stress-related feather loss.

Hello everyone,

Were new to chicken keeping and could use some help diagnosing an issue in our flock. Our hens are around 7-8 months old and all actively laying. At first, we thought we were dealing with bullying, but now were not so sure. One particular hen seems more passive than the others and ...

Chickens are nature's best gardeners. I've found their manure to be an incredible soil booster, and their foraging instincts keep pests in check. Your story is a great example of how backyard flocks offer more than just eggs,they create balance and sustainability.

Sudden twitching could be anything from crop issues to mild neurological quirks. Try some scrambled eggs with vitamin E for a boost and see if it helps. If it persists, you may want to isolate and monitor her for a few days.

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Ever since I started raising chickens for meat, Ive been fascinated by the idea of breeding my own fast-growing birds instead of relying on hatchery Cornish Cross chicks. I know the original cross involved a Cornish rooster and a White Plymouth Rock hen, but from what Ive read, todays commercial ...

Great use of a chicken tractor! Now I want to try this with my own flock.

I understand your concern, as hawks can be a huge threat. What helped me was setting up a permanent run with a roof or netting to give them space without wandering off. As for feeding, corn scratch might work, but chickens can be pretty independent and won't always be fooled into staying put. The ...