Raising Chickens 101 - Chicks, Breeds, Coops, Tips
Mar 26, 2025 · Tips & Tricks for raising chickens, building chicken coops, & choosing chicken breeds + ask questions in our community forum Featured Content Keeping Your Flock COOL …
How To Raise Chickens
Aug 24, 2020 · When buying or building a coop, make sure it's big enough for them (and any future additions). A good rule of thumb for space requirements is approximately 3–4 square …
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Chickens are cool! (50 chicken facts you will love)
Jul 28, 2014 · 10. Each chicken sound means something specific. 11. A chicken can live for a short while without a head! 12. A hen can lay more than 300 eggs a year. 13. A mother hen …
The Best Chicken Feed | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
Apr 4, 2022 · Chicken layer feed should be fed to hens that produce eggs after they have laid their first egg. This particular type of chicken feed contains higher levels of calcium, which …
Top 15 White Chicken Breeds (With Pictures) - BackYard Chickens
Aug 19, 2022 · A Yokohama chicken may be the perfect white chicken for you if you want a unique and dramatic chicken. Weight: Hens (3-4lbs) Roosters (4.5-5.5lbs) Color: White and …
Coccidiosis & How To Treat It - BackYard Chickens
Nov 10, 2012 · Coccidia are a microscopic parasitic organism that infect poultry when ingested by the chicken. The parasites found in the ground or bird feces attaches itself to the lining in the …
Choosing the Right Chicken Breed: A Guide for Beginners
Jan 25, 2025 · Choosing the right chicken breed is a decision that will have a big impact on your flock’s success. By considering your primary purpose (eggs, meat, or both), your local climate, …
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Dear esteemed colleagues, there is a well-known and documented phenomenon known as “Chicken Math” effecting our coops, though there is little... Hatching Eggs & Raising Chickens …
24 Cool Chicken Runs – Plans, Pictures, & Designs
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