Backyard Fowl Keepers

Some quail hens naturally take on a more dominant role, especially if the male is more passive. She may see herself as the protector of the group. If she only targets humans, she could view you as a potential threat. Try offering food from your hand to see if she softens up.

Some people swear by carrying a squirt bottle filled with vinegar water,spraying him during attacks might make him rethink charging at you.

I received a batch of cracked shipped eggs and experimented with sealing them. Small cracks did okay with food-grade glue, but none with deeper cracks survived. The issue isn't just sealing the shell,it's preventing bacteria from entering while still allowing air exchange. If you do this, use a ...

Since they're inside, avoid anything too dusty. Try a mixture of dry soil and fine-grain sand in a shallow dish. It's simple and effective!

You can DIY a cupola with some basic materials! I built one using a vented roof cap and some scrap wood, and it works great for extra airflow without breaking the bank.

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 size ...

If you're after egg color and production, Olive Eggers are a fun choice! They lay a good number of beautiful green eggs and have great personalities.

11 eggs from 13 hens! Not bad at all. Time to bake something delicious with all these fresh eggs.

I've heard that if you use a natural fire ant killer like diatomaceous earth, it helps control the problem over time. Make sure to apply it in dry weather so the chickens can still roam freely without the dust getting into their feathers or eyes.

The red in the wings suggests that the white rooster might be carrying a recessive white gene, while the other has more of the original color. Their chicks could show a mix of both colors.