Backyard Fowl Keepers

Bigger is always better! My birds get 6 sq ft inside and free range outside. Happy and healthy chickens!

If you try sealing, avoid superglue,it's too airtight. Stick to breathable options like beeswax. Expect lower hatch rates, but you might save a few!

Keep an eye on their legs! Since they grow so fast, leg issues are common. A well-balanced feed schedule and dry bedding can help prevent major problems.

In my experience, keeping a rooster doesn't add much benefit if you're only looking for egg production. If feed costs are a concern, that might be something to consider.

I found my oldest, smallest rooster deadheadlessin a hole under the barn. The area is fully enclosed, with an electric fence surrounding everything. Eggs were also neatly eaten.

I set four live traps, expecting a raccoon or mink. Instead, I caught a tiny possum in the exact spot where my rooster ...

If the flies are out of control, you might want to look into beneficial nematodes. They're microscopic organisms that naturally kill fly larvae in the soil.

The issue is primarily with managing humidity during the hatching period.
When the first batch reaches lockdown,
the humidity needs to rise to 65–70% to help them hatch.
For the newer eggs, this higher humidity isn’t ideal and could affect their development.