Backyard Fowl Keepers

Provide fresh water daily; hydration keeps hens healthy.

One of my Olive Eggers lays long, skinny eggs all the time , just her normal shape! No health issues, just a quirk.

I use a combination of sand and PDZ under the roosts. It's like a giant litter box,clean, easy, and keeps the coop fresh.

Rooster flocks are common in setups where hens aren't available, and they can coexist peacefully with the right management. Since these two have a history of living together, they have a better chance of getting along. However, the absence of hens can shift their dynamics. When transitioning them to ...

T-posts and chicken wire make a quick, inexpensive run. Just be sure to bury the wire a few inches to stop digging predators.

That's a tough lesson, but we all make mistakes. At least you know for next time,patience is key with delayed hatches.

Your coop size sounds ideal for 4 chickens. It's a common recommendation of 2-3 square feet per chicken inside the coop, and you're right on track with your measurements. With your additional run and free-range time, your chickens will have plenty of room. If you wanted to add more, you could, but I ...

I recently got some chickens, but Im unsure of their exact age. Are there any signs or physical traits I can look for to estimate how old they are? I know younger chicks develop at a certain rate, but what about older pullets or full-grown hens? Do things like feather growth, leg color, or comb ...

I've had the same issue with squash! They just look at it and ignore it. My chickens adore cucumbers, though, especially when they're still a little crunchy. You might want to try those if you have any leftover in your garden!

That's a lot of feed per bird! I raise Orpingtons, and even my biggest roosters don't eat that much. Could it be that they aren't processing nutrition efficiently? Maybe a different feed would help?