Raising chicks from the time they hatch until they are fully grown is not an easy task as such. You need to set everything early before they come out of the hatchery. Just as the brooder will raise its chicks as little as a day-year-old until they are fully grown, you will also need to … Read more
The crop is a small bag or pouch located just above the stomach of chickens. It is meant to store food temporarily before it goes down to the stomach. Sour crops in chicken develop when the crop empties slowly or entirely fails to empty. Food stuck in the crop usually starts to breakdown or ferment, … Read more
Poultry fences are cost-effective and an excellent investment for people who intend to do poultry farming at large. Poultry fences not only ensure the fowls in your backyard are free of predators but also they enable the birds to free-range around without going beyond boundaries. In the article, you shall learn the different poultry options … Read more
Poultry farming has gained root in several parts of the world in recent days. Rearing chicken is now an excellent investment in most households at large. But then, before you plan to embark on such an activity, it is essential to learn in detail more about their life cycle. Getting the idea from the egg … Read more
You might have at one time bought eggs from the nearest shop and found that others are soiled and even poop on the surfaces at large. You will wonder why the seller never washed them before selling them to you. However, cleaning eggs has been a heated debate for many groups of people at large. … Read more
Chickens have been domesticated since the past for eggs and meat production. However, recently, raising chickens has turned out as a key investment to several households. But then, do chickens communicate? Like any other animal or pet, chickens have their way of communicating. They make different sounds of passing a message to other flock members … Read more
Chickens’ health is of great concern to chicken owners who raise large flocks for egg and meat production. In cases of illness, poultry owners will see the amount of egg reducing gradually. For this reason and others, there is a need for poultry keepers who intend to raise chicken for egg production to pay attention … Read more
Which one do you prefer, a chicken waterer that is pre-made or the one you build on your own? Building a chicken waterer can be somehow challenging. Still, many people prefer to use the DIY approach because it offers multiple advantages compared to buying it from the store. A DIY chicken waterer best suits many … Read more
We all are aware that chickens have a pair of legs. Have you looked at a rooster? I’m positive you have. Then wondered what the extra ‘small legs are’? Well, those are not legs but rooster spurs. A rooster spur is a growth on the portion of a cock. The paws are visible only when … Read more
Chicken raising is one of the productive and healthy ways that you can spend your free time. At the same time, it is yet another sustainable income project. This is because chickens keep us healthy by providing fresh eggs, and they are a source of proteins to the human body. Another essential function of chickens … Read more