Yes, chickens get stressed too. Like with humans, stress can impact hormones in chickens, which can affect their egg production, their behavior, and their health.What Does Stress Do to Chickens? Egg Production Stressed chickens may eat less or absorb fewer nutrients, which in turn can affect their eggs. If your hens are feeling stressed out, they may lay … Continue Reading
Chickens can get sick just like dogs, cats, and other mammals can. Diseases in backyard chickens often require veterinary care. To ensure your chickens stay healthy, you should pay attention to anything unusual going on with them, such as changes in their skin, diarrhea or inappetence, coughing or other respiratory issues, and walking or behaving … Continue Reading
We’ve discussed how to prepare your chicken coop for the winter, and today we’re exploring, why is my chicken losing feathers in the winter? The most common reason a chicken loses feathers in the winter is from molting which is a healthy process that chickens go through every year. There are other reasons that can indicate … Continue Reading
Winter is just around the corner so it’s time to prepare! Getting everything all set before it’s especially cold will make things easier on you and it will ensure the chickens are all set. You never know when that first cold front will come in so let’s focus on keeping your chickens warm now! Winterizing your … Continue Reading
Just like with any pets, backyard chickens need a lot of work to keep them healthy! When they aren’t given a healthy environment to live in or an appropriate and nutritious diet, they can experience a number of health issues. A Great Home For Your Backyard ChickensAssuming your chickens already have a place to live, some … Continue Reading
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