- Raising Chickens 101 - Chicks, Breeds, Coops, Tips
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- Choosing the Right Chicken Breed: A Guide for Beginners
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, the amount of space available, and the chickens' temperament, you can make a well-informed choice that will set you up for a productive and enjoyable chicken-raising
- Rustic Rock? What is this cross? - BackYard Chickens
I recently purchased a few pullets that were labeled Rustic Rocks They are small black chicks with a yellow dot on top of their head I cant seem to find any information about this breed or cross on google I was thinking maybe Maran and Barred Rock cross Does anyone know what cross this
- Coccidiosis How To Treat It - BackYard Chickens
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 gut, multiplies and becomes an oocyst feeding in the digestive tract which will make it bleed
- Bird Flu: What You Need To Know - BackYard Chickens
While avian influenza is rampant, you should avoid sharing or reusing equipment from your neighbor's chicken flock Among these are rakes, shovels, chicken troughs, and other chicken equipment This may seem overboard, but it also includes reusing egg cartons from your neighbors and other friends with chickens 4) Set a limit on visitors and
- TREATING SCALY LEG MITES (SLM) ~ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
When treating multiple chickens, it is best to be safe and replace the Alcohol after every chicken However, it may turn out to be expensive if treating an entire flock at a time (which should be done), so if the chicken’s feet and legs are washed before each dip, you should be able to safely do 2-3 chickens per bottle of RA
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