Backyard Fowl Keepers

The biggest risk with assisting too soon is that the blood vessels haven't fully receded, which can cause bleeding. If you see veins, wait!

I didn't expect my chickens to control ants, but they do! By hunting the ants, they've also reduced my aphid problem , my plants are so much healthier.

Hi everyone, Im really worried about one of my hens. Shes usually active and curious, but today shes been acting really strange. Shes moving slowly, keeps puffing up her feathers, and seems like shes straining or pushing, but nothings happening. Shes also been sitting a lot, and when she walks, she ...

While chicks can start having small treats early, sunflower seeds are best introduced after 6 weeks. I find that younger chicks struggle with digestion if they don't have grit, so it's crucial to provide it if you start early. Sunflower seeds are nutritious but high in fat, so they should be fed in ...

I've found ducks better for summer gardens. They target slugs and snails without disturbing the soil. Chickens handle tougher pests like beetles but wreak havoc on seedlings. Keeping them separate has worked best for me.

I've had the best luck waiting 48 hours before turning shipped eggs. If the air cells aren't detached, gentle tilting should be fine after that. Avoid anything too aggressive,sometimes too much movement early on causes further damage. If you're unsure, candle again after a couple of days to see if ...

My 4-month-old Easter Egger lost a toenail, and the exposed quick keeps getting bumped and bleeding. Ive been cleaning it and using Vetericyn and styptic gel but didnt bandage it, thinking it might hinder her walking or roosting. After a few days, she re-injured it, so now Im second-guessing ...

We use the deep litter method in our coop and recently started adding fresh wood chips from a local arborist. Most of the chips were maple with green leaves, so weve let them dry before use.

Recently, we dug into the center of the pileit was bone dry and smelled sweet and earthy, likely from ...

Funny how they get so attached! If she's safe and the pot is easy to clean, I'd just let her be. No harm in letting her have her favorite spot!

Your Marans will be so fun to watch grow! I had a surprise mix of black, blue, and splash, and they all turned out stunning.