Backyard Fowl Keepers

Surprisingly, my flock keeps the snake population down! I hardly ever see them anymore since the chickens started patrolling the garden.

Hello everyone,

Last Thursday, I noticed that one of my 7-month-old Black Copper Marans pullets was sitting on the ground instead of moving with the flock. When another hen chased her, she limped to a new spot and sat down again. Upon closer inspection, I found that her left hock is visibly ...

Hi everyone, Im really concerned about my flock and hoping for some advice.

I recently bought pine shavings from a local ranch to use in my coop and run since the weather has gotten colder here in North Carolina. I didnt get them from a store, just directly from the ranch, and I didnt think much of ...