Raising backyard chickens
A poultry brooder houses/heats hatchling poultry until they can be off heat, replacing mother hens. The rule is, starting at 95F, 5F degrees lower each week (by raising the heating …
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In general, you should not water bath your chickens, and chickens don’t like to be water bathed. Based on our research: They usually do not need it so long as …
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Well, yet another Monday is here, and like every other Monday, since we started this page, it is time for our weekly Pros & Cons about keeping New Hampshire chickens. …
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To answer this question, it is first necessary to define the term “roost.” In its most literal sense, a roost is a support for a bird to perch on. In …
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Yes, chickens can eat dry cat food. However, it is important to check the type of dry cat food before feeding it to them. Make sure it is a treat …
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It is not easy to determine when the outside temperature becomes too cold for chickens. The average, or optimal, temperature for chickens is between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Chickens …
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Here you can find the best egg producing chickens for your coop. Do not make a fast decision on the chicken type, not all of them are good layers. Consuming the …
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Chickens are domesticated fowl which humans keep primarily as a source of food. They are omnivores and may live from five to ten years depending on their breed. Chickens are …
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Well, Monday is here, and we at the typesofchicken.com team will keep the promise we made to our readers. Our chicken breed target for today’s article is Buff Orpington Chicken. …
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Want to know the dog breeds that get along with chickens? Let me tell you, dogs and chickens can be best friends or worst enemies. Honestly, the correlation between these two …
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