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Should you wash eggs? The pros and cons - BackYard Chickens A commonly debated topic in the chicken world is whether or not you should wash eggs I'm going to present to you some pros and cons of washing eggs To begin, we must first look at what is possibly the biggest reason many people choose either
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
Coccidiosis How To Treat It - BackYard Chickens Coccidiosis How To Treat It Picture by animallover1654 What is Coccidiosis? Coccidia are a microscopic parasitic organism that infect poultry when ingested by the chicken The parasites found in the ground or bird feces attaches
The White Leghorn: A Basic Overview - BackYard Chickens Prized for its consistent egg-laying abilities as well as its pretty color, the White Leghorn is not only valued in the farming industry but is also appreciated by the backyard chicken community Appearance: The White Leghorn's general appearance is a single comb that falls slightly over the side of the head, white earlobes and plumage, and bright yellow legs and beak It is a slighter breed
What Is The Life Expectancy of Chickens? - BackYard Chickens A heritage chicken is one that has been naturally raised and bred, while a hybrid chicken is one that has been selectively bred for specific traits Chickens of heritage are naturally capable of laying eggs and their egg-laying cycle may last two or three years, or even longer On the other hand, hybrid chickens lay hard and then fizzle out
Understanding Diarrhea in Chickens: An In-Depth Guide Hey chicken lovers! If you’ve ever noticed your hens having some runny droppings, you’re not alone This laid-back guide dives into everything you need to know about diarrhea in chickens
How to treat sour crop and impacted crop and how to know which one you . . . If the chicken has been drinking lots of water, yet not eating anything, this is further indication of impacted crop Impacted crop sour crop If the crop is full and hard and lumpy and the chicken has been drinking lots of water and it smells like sauerkraut, you likely have an impacted crop that has developed a yeast infection
Treating eye problems - BackYard Chickens My volunteer chicken for this article is a sweet 3 month old of unknown sex He has a very complicated infection, but hopefully the reader of this article will take away sufficient technique to treat their own hens eye problems and the treatment will be sufficient for their hen to recover The right side of his face is a bubbly and mucous filled eye The left side of his face is a swollen and